The family of Bill Walton is selling items from the late Hall of Fame basketball player’s career covering his days as a prep player in San Diego to starring at UCLA under coach John Wooden and his time in the NBA along with his broadcasting tenure.

The family of Bill Walton is selling items from the late Hall of Fame basketball player’s career covering his days as a prep player in San Diego to starring at UCLA under coach John Wooden and his time in the NBA along with his broadcasting tenure.

The Portland Trail Blazers have revealed more details about their upcoming Bill Walton tribute night. More news: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Offers Heartfelt Thoughts About Blazers Legend Bill Walton During UCLA Game The honor will take place in the team's next home game on March 9 when they take on the Detroit Pistons.

Bill Walton's legendary basketball collection, including NBA Championship rings and jerseys, will be auctioned off by his family in June 2025, with proceeds benefiting the Orthopedic Department of the University of California San Diego.

The Portland Trail Blazers will have a special Bill Walton Tribute Night game on March 9 when the Blazers take on the Detroit Pistons.

Basketball legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton were rivals on the hardwood, but they shared a common connection in that they were both UCLA Bruins. The most notable matchup between the two was their meeting in the 1977 Western Conference Finals,

The Portland Trail Blazers have announced details for their upcoming Bill Walton Tribute Night, set for March 9 when the team hosts the Detroit Pistons at the Moda Center.

After starring at Duke, Hill entered the NBA with Hall of Fame expectations, and looked to be living up to them early in his career. But, after Orlando signed him to a huge deal in a sign-and-trade in 2000, he missed nearly all of the next three seasons with ankle injuries. Hill played until 2013, but never reached the heights he did pre-injury.