1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

Bill Walton retiring from broadcasting

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Jet Blast, Nov 2, 2009.

Tags:
Page 1 of 4
  1. Jet Blast

    Jet Blast Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Mar 15, 2001
    Messages:
    2,185
    Likes Received:
    178
    Due to his back problems Bill Walton has decided not to return to the broadcast booth for ESPN, Sports Business Daily reports.

    I know many of you don't like Walton but I always enjoyed his commentary. He always had high praise for Dream.

    http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=sbd.main&ArticleID=134572

    In other news, another Barry is about to sit in the analyst's chair. Former Rocket, Brent Barry will become an analyst on NBATV's NBA Gametime.
     
    #1 Jet Blast, Nov 2, 2009
  2. Blake

    Blake Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2003
    Messages:
    9,872
    Likes Received:
    2,838
    If anyone watched the NBA playoffs in 94-95, they should be a huge Bill Walton fan

    "Hakeem...the grace, the athleticism, the defense...just absolutely dominating on all ends of the court"

    LOVED it and will always be a big Walton fan because of it...his commentary about Hakeem while watching Hakeem dominate was perfect
     
    #2 Blake, Nov 2, 2009
  3. pgabriel

    pgabriel Educated Negro

    Joined:
    Dec 6, 2002
    Messages:
    42,794
    Likes Received:
    3,005
    Hoooorrriblllleee
     
    #3 pgabriel, Nov 2, 2009
  4. DcProWLer277

    DcProWLer277 Rookie

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2007
    Messages:
    1,569
    Likes Received:
    20
    That's tuuurrrrible...
     
    #4 DcProWLer277, Nov 2, 2009
  5. ItsMyFault

    ItsMyFault Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jan 28, 2009
    Messages:
    15,646
    Likes Received:
    978
    Good riddance... it's about time.

    Let's celebrate this auspicious occasion.
     
    #5 ItsMyFault, Nov 2, 2009
  6. moestavern19

    moestavern19 Member

    Joined:
    Dec 8, 1999
    Messages:
    39,003
    Likes Received:
    3,637
    Truly a classical human being in the mold of Mozart and Chopin.
     
    #6 moestavern19, Nov 2, 2009
  7. Slimjim19

    Slimjim19 Member

    Joined:
    Sep 18, 2009
    Messages:
    994
    Likes Received:
    12
    A bit biased towards the Lakers so I'm not a huge fan of him.
     
    #7 Slimjim19, Nov 2, 2009
  8. tinywang

    tinywang Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Mar 21, 2008
    Messages:
    3,506
    Likes Received:
    351
    i enjoyed his commentating. he was a funny guy.
     
    #8 tinywang, Nov 2, 2009
  9. Jeff Who

    Jeff Who Member

    Joined:
    Mar 12, 2008
    Messages:
    8,389
    Likes Received:
    41
    I never liked him. I am happy he is gone :)
     
    #9 Jeff Who, Nov 2, 2009
  10. Depressio

    Depressio Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Mar 3, 2009
    Messages:
    6,416
    Likes Received:
    366
    Good, more Doug Colli-- ahh, crap.
     
    #10 Depressio, Nov 2, 2009
  11. tim562

    tim562 Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2004
    Messages:
    4,499
    Likes Received:
    199
    "Throw it down big man, throw it down"
     
    #11 tim562, Nov 2, 2009
  12. robbie380

    robbie380 ლ(▀̿Ĺ̯▀̿ ̿ლ)
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Aug 16, 2002
    Messages:
    23,279
    Likes Received:
    9,632
    damn....that sucks. i always enjoyed walton's hyperbole.
     
    #12 robbie380, Nov 2, 2009
  13. eman

    eman Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2002
    Messages:
    4,245
    Likes Received:
    1,710
    I like Doug Collins ok for his insights. Sometimes he oughta take a breath, though. Hubie Brown used to be great at explaining tactics, calling the inbounds play, etc-- I haven't heard him yet this year. Walton, sheesh, what a space cadet...
     
    #13 eman, Nov 2, 2009
  14. GlenRice

    GlenRice Member

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2009
    Messages:
    3,990
    Likes Received:
    239
    He had a great appreciation for the game of basketball. He will be missed.
     
    #14 GlenRice, Nov 2, 2009
  15. rhino17

    rhino17 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2006
    Messages:
    17,840
    Likes Received:
    4,126
    Definitely one of my favorite commentators along with JVG. Never understood the hate for him.
     
    #15 rhino17, Nov 2, 2009
  16. Shaud

    Shaud Member

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2008
    Messages:
    18,350
    Likes Received:
    451
    He was funny so I liked him.
     
    #16 Shaud, Nov 2, 2009
  17. couple of d's

    couple of d's Member

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2003
    Messages:
    3,059
    Likes Received:
    1,016
    Well is son is on the team so you can't really blame him.
     
    #17 couple of d's, Nov 2, 2009
  18. Obito

    Obito Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2009
    Messages:
    10,682
    Likes Received:
    3,801
    Thank god.

    <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/VJtVEStfxSg&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/VJtVEStfxSg&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>
     
    #18 Obito, Nov 2, 2009
  19. Jordan 18

    Jordan 18 Member

    Joined:
    Oct 14, 2009
    Messages:
    75
    Likes Received:
    0
    thank u lord! :D
     
    #19 Jordan 18, Nov 2, 2009
  20. A_3PO

    A_3PO Member

    Joined:
    Apr 29, 2006
    Messages:
    42,558
    Likes Received:
    5,954
    Sorry to hear his back is bothering him so much. His commentary had too much hyperbole for me.
     
    #20 A_3PO, Nov 2, 2009
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 1 of 4

Share This Page

Toggle Width
Style
ClutchFans Original

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Rockets Content

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now