My favorite athlete ever, and Mark just said why. (If anybody gets a chance, check out the Mark Breen take about how Bill took care of his pop on a trip to San Diego.)
I was lucky enough to score a ticket to Game 1 of the 2002 WC Finals at Arco II. As I walked up to the arena, I noticed Walton (he was hard to miss) holding court with some fans.
That's when I understood that Walton, despite his basketball greatness, made a genuine effort to be an everyman.
Mark - thanks for your posting. You've written a lot of good sentences in this remembrance, but this is the one that stands out to me: "He completely understood what it was to be human and have human moments, and so he decided a long time ago to err on the side of being good to people." We need more Bill Waltons in our lives.
A very caring and generous remembrance of a remarkable man who was full of character and passion. Thanks for sharing your insights into the human side of a decidedly human public figure.
Great column Mark! Tremendous "off-the-court" perspective of a unique and kind character.
Nice! Bill is smiling…
Wonderful tribute, thanks for sharing.
My favorite athlete ever, and Mark just said why. (If anybody gets a chance, check out the Mark Breen take about how Bill took care of his pop on a trip to San Diego.)
Whoops. Mike Breen.
A well-stated memorial, Mark, for a life well -lived.
R.I.P. Bill Walton…much respect, always.🙏🏼
I was lucky enough to score a ticket to Game 1 of the 2002 WC Finals at Arco II. As I walked up to the arena, I noticed Walton (he was hard to miss) holding court with some fans.
That's when I understood that Walton, despite his basketball greatness, made a genuine effort to be an everyman.
Mark - thanks for your posting. You've written a lot of good sentences in this remembrance, but this is the one that stands out to me: "He completely understood what it was to be human and have human moments, and so he decided a long time ago to err on the side of being good to people." We need more Bill Waltons in our lives.
A very caring and generous remembrance of a remarkable man who was full of character and passion. Thanks for sharing your insights into the human side of a decidedly human public figure.
Thanks for the enlightening look at the human side of great basketball player
Best obit yet about this wonderful man.