Most of you probably have heard by now that Bill Walton has retired from the ESPN broadcasting booth due to health issues.
We get more info from Awful Announcing:
Citing persistent back problems, Bill Walton has decided not to appear on ESPN’s NBA telecasts this year, ending a relationship that started in '02. The Basketball HOFer missed most of last season because of back pain. His deal with ESPN expires after this season. “As I return after a grueling multi-year, life-threatening, life-changing ordeal with back problems, it is time to dedicate the rest of my life to service,” Walton said in a statement released by ESPN. “It is great to be back in the game. Thanks everybody -- for everything.” ESPN Exec VP/Studio & Remote Production Norby Williamson: “Bill is a Hall of Fame talent, both as a player and broadcaster. NBA fans will miss his distinct personality. We appreciate all of his contributions to ESPN and share best wishes toward continued health and happiness.”
Many blogs have already commented on the departure and Sharapova's Thigh has a list of classic Bill Walton quotes.
So I figured that I should put together some of the best Bill Walton moments from YouTube.
We will miss you Bill, "Throw It Down, Big Man"