Z twarzy Billa Walton nigdy nie schodził uśmiech. Gdziekolwiek się nie pojawiał, wzbudzał entuzjazm i zapraszał swoją otwartością do wspólnego celebrowania koszykówki. Świat basketu go uwielbiał. Wszędzie miał przyjaciół. Nawet gdy chorował, nie dawał tego po sobie poznać. Śmierć Waltona wywołała ogromny smutek. Wiele gwiazd basketu wyraziło wdzięczność, że spotkali go na swojej drodze.
Bill Walton zmarł ze względu na powikłanie związane z chorobą nowotworową. Zdobył mistrzostwo z Portland Trail Blazers i został wybrany MVP sezonu regularnego. Był postacią niezwykle barwną, zawsze angażującą ludzi wokół siebie. Reakcje na jego śmierć w odpowiedni sposób przedstawiają szacunek, jakim się cieszył w koszykarskim środowisku. Żegnają go największe legendy, podkreślając jak wiele znaczył dla nich i jak wiele znaczył dla NBA. Zobaczcie, jak zareagowali poprzez swoje media społecznościowe.
Today I had to say goodbye to
— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (@kaj33) May 27, 2024
a great friend that I will always miss….@UCLAAthletics @UCLAMBB @NBA pic.twitter.com/JIA3sORJgY
Rest in peace to a friend, 2X NBA Champion, Hall of Famer, and one of the most skilled centers we’ve ever seen Bill Walton! His NCAA Championship performance as a UCLA Bruin against Memphis is by far the most dominate NCAA Championship performance ever – he shot 21 for 22 and had…
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) May 27, 2024
I am sad today hearing that my comrade & one of the sports worlds most beloved champions & characters has passed. Bill Walton enjoyed life in every way. To compete against him & to work with him was a blessing in my life. Sorry for your loss Walton family. We’ll miss him too. Doc pic.twitter.com/GAEt1DRH8N
— Julius Dr J Erving (@JuliusErving) May 27, 2024
Bill Walton was one of the greatest basketball players of all time – a champion at every level and the embodiment of unselfish team play. He was also a wonderful spirit full of curiosity, humor and kindness. We are poorer for his passing, and Michelle and I send our deepest…
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 27, 2024
Bill Walton marched to the beat of his own drum. I admired him as a great basketball player, but even more as a special human being who spoke up for social justice. One of one. Rest in peace, Bill. #hof
— Alex English (@AlexEnglish_2) May 28, 2024
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Bill Walton, a basketball legend and an incredible human being. My sincere condolences to my dear friends Luke and Bre, and to Bill’s entire loving family. You will be deeply missed🙏❤️ https://t.co/WdWeG0WCKL
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) May 27, 2024
RIP Bill Walton 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) May 27, 2024
There will never be another Bill. Love you & miss you my friend. pic.twitter.com/JiVJyQHIO4
— Dave Pasch (@DavePasch) May 27, 2024
A moment of silence was held in honor of Bill Walton before Game 4 of Celtics-Pacers ❤️ pic.twitter.com/cH6otsTYY1
— ESPN (@espn) May 28, 2024
My favorite Bill Walton experience: when he came to visit us at The Jump, saw a framed photo we had on set of Bill Russell (his favorite player), and simply walked over, grabbed it – and took it home. The whole thing was absolutely delightful. What a force; he will be so missed pic.twitter.com/yCwVQNjQbN
— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) May 27, 2024
There will never be another quite like Bill Walton.
— ESPN (@espn) May 27, 2024
His ESPN family will miss him dearly ❤️ pic.twitter.com/mvS0Sh5iWZ
Stephen Curry on Bill Walton: RIP to a legend on and off the court. You might hear it all the time, but he Always brought the BEST energy and humanity to every room he walked in to. True definition of living his values, always with a smile! Prayers to the entire Walton family.” pic.twitter.com/aXqpH7xc40
— Kit Guinhawa (@BeatKit22) May 27, 2024
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