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Bill Walton, born William Theodore Walton III, is an American television sportscaster and former professional basketball player.

Bill Walton, former NBA player and current television sportscaster

In this article, we will delve deeper into everything you need to know about his net worth, salary, records and personal life.

Birth placeLa Mesa, California
Father’s nameWilliam Theodore Walton
Mother’s nameGloria Anne Walton
Star signScorpio
High school Helix High School
CollegeUCLA
Net worth$22million
SalaryUnknown
Date of birthNovember 5, 1952
Height (ft)6 feet 11 inches
Weight (kgs)95 kgs
NationalityAmerican
NBA Draft Year 1974
NBA Draft Pick 1st overall
Playing career 1974-1988
TeamsPortland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Clippers, Boston Celtics
Wife/girlfriendLori Matsuoka
ChildrenFour
EndorsementsNike, EA Sports, Gatorade

Net worth and salary

As of now, Bill Walton is worth $22million and his salary is currently unknown. Walton earned the majority of his wealth during his long and successful career in the NBA. Walter has also been associated with several endorsement deals throughout his career, such as Nike, Eastpak, EA Sports, Gatorade. Overall, Walton’s endorsements helped him become a prominent figure in the world of sports and beyond.

Playing/commentating career

Walton in action for the Portland Trail Blazers

Bill Walton is a retired American professional basketball player. Walton was born on November 5, 1952, in La Mesa, California, United States. He attended Helix High School in California, where he played basketball and won state championships. Walton went on to play college basketball at UCLA, where he won two national championships and was a three-time NCAA Player of the Year. In 1974, Walton was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers as the first overall pick in the NBA draft.

He played for the Portland Trail Blazers, San Diego/Los Angeles Clippers, and Boston Celtics during his NBA career. Walton won two NBA championships, one with the Trail Blazers in 1977 and another with the Celtics in 1986. He was a two-time NBA All-Star and the 1978 NBA MVP. Walton was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993. He was named to the NBA’s 50th and 75th anniversary teams.

Walton in action for the Celtics against the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

After retiring from the NBA, Walton overcame stuttering and embarked on a second career as a sportscaster, working both as a studio analyst and color commentator with stints for several networks and teams. He earned an Emmy Award in 1991.

Personal life

Walton was born in November 5, 1972 to William Theodore Walton and Gloria Anne Walton. Walton resides in his hometown of San Diego with his wife Lori (m. 1991). He and his first wife, Susie, had four sons: Adam, Nathan, Luke, and Chris.

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