Bill Walton, born William Theodore Walton III, is an American television sportscaster and former professional basketball player.
In this article, we will delve deeper into everything you need to know about his net worth, salary, records and personal life.
| Birth place | La Mesa, California |
| Father’s name | William Theodore Walton |
| Mother’s name | Gloria Anne Walton |
| Star sign | Scorpio |
| High school | Helix High School |
| College | UCLA |
| Net worth | $22million |
| Salary | Unknown |
| Date of birth | November 5, 1952 |
| Height (ft) | 6 feet 11 inches |
| Weight (kgs) | 95 kgs |
| Nationality | American |
| NBA Draft Year | 1974 |
| NBA Draft Pick | 1st overall |
| Playing career | 1974-1988 |
| Teams | Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Clippers, Boston Celtics |
| Wife/girlfriend | Lori Matsuoka |
| Children | Four |
| Endorsements | Nike, 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
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.
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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