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23 · 11-02-2009, 05:57 PM

due to back problems, he wont be broadcasting anymore

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	http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/i...ticleID=134572 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.”

BlueNGold · 11-02-2009, 06:00 PM

He seems like a really nice guy but I ain't gonna lie, he annoyed me during broadcasts. I hope he can stay healthy and injury-free.

23 · 11-02-2009, 06:47 PM

I liked Walton man.. stayed out of the over homer crap alot of those guys do and did his own thing, even if he wasnt talking about basketball.

SPTO · 11-02-2009, 07:20 PM

Walton has PERSONALITY but doesn't slobber over all the big stars like most analysts do. I really loved his days at NBC where he and Snapper Jones would go at it in the booth during games. I can't imagine the amount of back pain he's had to suffer throughout most of his life so I wish him good luck and hope that he stays pain free for the remainder of his days.

I always liked the guy and thought while he wasn't the greatest broadcaster he kept me entertained.

dopeboy206 · 11-02-2009, 08:28 PM

I used to hate Bill Walton when he was with NBC maybe because he was tough on my Sonics and made some bad comments about the 90s Sonics. As I got older he didn't annoy me as much and it is true he isn't biased towards the big stars I've heard him say great stuff about benchwarmers too.

J.R. Locke · 11-02-2009, 08:58 PM

He was great with Ralph Lawler calling Clipper games a few years ago. For those of you that only remember him on NBC/ABC he was at his best calling those Clipper games. Funny dude.

I also loved him and Snapper Jones. They were the best announcing team of my childhood.

jmood88 · 11-02-2009, 09:02 PM

Throw it down, big man!

The C · 11-02-2009, 10:02 PM

Best announcer to listen to.

11-02-2009, 06:47 PM	#3
23 yellow OVR: 65 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 66,563 Blog Entries: 4	Re: Bill Walton hanging em up I liked Walton man.. stayed out of the over homer crap alot of those guys do and did his own thing, even if he wasnt talking about basketball.

11-02-2009, 07:20 PM	#4
SPTO binging OVR: 53 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The 905 Posts: 68,062 Blog Entries: 46	Re: Bill Walton hanging em up Walton has PERSONALITY but doesn't slobber over all the big stars like most analysts do. I really loved his days at NBC where he and Snapper Jones would go at it in the booth during games. I can't imagine the amount of back pain he's had to suffer throughout most of his life so I wish him good luck and hope that he stays pain free for the remainder of his days. I always liked the guy and thought while he wasn't the greatest broadcaster he kept me entertained. __________________ Member of the Official OS Bills Backers Club "Baseball is the most important thing that doesn't matter at all" - Robert B. Parker

11-02-2009, 08:28 PM	#5
dopeboy206 Banned OVR: 18 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seattle "Tha 206"	Re: Bill Walton hanging em up I used to hate Bill Walton when he was with NBC maybe because he was tough on my Sonics and made some bad comments about the 90s Sonics. As I got older he didn't annoy me as much and it is true he isn't biased towards the big stars I've heard him say great stuff about benchwarmers too.

11-02-2009, 08:58 PM	#6
J.R. Locke Banned OVR: 31 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,137 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Bill Walton hanging em up He was great with Ralph Lawler calling Clipper games a few years ago. For those of you that only remember him on NBC/ABC he was at his best calling those Clipper games. Funny dude. I also loved him and Snapper Jones. They were the best announcing team of my childhood.

11-02-2009, 10:02 PM	#8
The C Banned OVR: 29 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,538 Blog Entries: 4	Re: Bill Walton hanging em up Best announcer to listen to.

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