These classic Bill Walton moments were common during his broadcasts because he always kept it real. That's why the basketball world mourned when he died at 71 last May after losing a bout with cancer.

As expected, many anticipated Walton's arrival in the NBA. In 1974, after averaging 19.3 points and 14.7 rebounds in his junior year, Bill was drafted by the Blazers as the No. 1 overall pick.

Walton won 6MOY while Parish was an All-Star Despite his injury history, Bill went on to play all but two regular-season games during the 1985-86 season, averaging 7.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.1 ...