Bill Walton’s either your favorite or most despised announcer. There’s no middle ground. Walton’s an NBA Champion, NCAA Champion, and is a member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. His pedigree alone shouts respect. And yet, he’s one of the most disrespected basketball community members. He’s treated like an accepted, ostracized hooper rather than a commentator. He may be different, but different takes courage. Here are three reasons why the Big Red Head is a legend.
1. NBA Pedigree
When the casual basketball fan thinks of a champion, the same names always pop up – Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, and the Kobe Bryant-LeBron James
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