Bill Walton-isms
Kelly Dwyer from BDL says that he misses Bill Walton in these playoffs. I find Walton a funny idiot so I thought I'd search for his killer lines and got this 9-page thread.
He could've said, "Throw it down, young George Hill... throw it down" or "Throw it down, Pops". Oh, wait. He's not a Spur anymore.
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I loved it when he’d commentate, was hilarious. also i’d respect his thoughts on the game alot more than the rest of the talking heads cause Walton played the game, and was incredible at the game.
“that was the worst “insert whatever happened” in the history of western civilization" is by far the most outrageous thing i’ve heard him say.
this also had me laughing.
Walton: That has to be a foul.
Snapper: Against who?
Walton: Against the game of basketball.
What the Bowen giveth Horry taketh away. --LatinD (2008 Playoffs Round 2, Game 1)
the Spurs do not defeat you so much as they grind you into tiny shards of psychological wreckage.
-the Denver Post
by Hamer_SpursFan on May 13, 2009 11:27 PM CDT reply actions
I don't remember any quotes verbatim
But the impression I had was something along the lines of:
“In order for [team A] to win, they have to score over 100 points, and hold [team B] to less than 100 points.”
Poor Man's GM @ jacemannba.blogspot.com
I cannot believe it did not even occur to me that Walton hasn’t been calling games! I’ve always thought Walton was a crazy guy, first off. But, he’s always been one of my favorite commentators. I am the only person that I interact with in person that feels this way. My best friend hates him. My grandpa hated him (but loved him as a player). It is nice to know there are other out there! Bill is excited. He’s passionate. He’s extremely knowledgable. Sure he may obnoxious at times, but he means well. He genuinely loves the game of basketball more than any commentator/ex-player I’ve ever heard. Walton’s seen and done it all. He is experienced, meaning he’s been on both ends of the stick. Won Championships, MVP awards, but also sat out nearly half his career with injuries.
I miss him too.
Throw it down PtR… throw it down!!!
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by silverandblack_davis on May 14, 2009 8:00 PM CDT reply actions


































