Bill Walton is a basketball legend who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He was born in 1952 in La Mesa, California and attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He was a three-time All-American and two-time National Player of the Year. He was also a member of the 1972 U.S. Olympic team.

Walton was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers with the first overall pick in the 1974 NBA draft. He was named NBA Rookie of the Year in 1975 and was selected to the All-Star team in 1976. He was also named NBA Most Valuable Player in 1978.

Walton was a dominant force in the paint, averaging double-doubles in points and rebounds for his career. He was a great passer and defender, and was known for his hustle and intensity on the court. He was a key member of the 1977 Trail Blazers team that won the NBA championship.

Walton's career was plagued by injuries, and he was forced to retire in 1987. Despite his shortened career, Walton was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993. He is remembered as one of the greatest players of all time and is still revered by basketball fans around the world.

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