Bill Walton hanging em up

[23]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Throw it down, big man!

[The C]

Best announcer to listen to.