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Bill Walton retires from broadcasting
ESPN NBA analyst Bill Walton has retired from broadcasting.Source: John Ourand/Twitter
Bill Walton Will Not Be Back With ESPN
Bill Walton Will Not Be Back With ESPN
awfulannouncing.blogspot.com — It's not a firing situation, but Bill Walton will not be returning to ESPN to cover the... NBA. Walton has been dealing with back issues for years now (the reason for his original departure from ESPN), and has subsequently made the personal decision to ... (more) Bill Walton Will Not Be Back With ESPN
Bill Walton: The Man, The Myth, The Legend (video)
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Bill Walton: The Man, The Myth, The Legend (video)
youtube.com — Every second Bill Walton talks he is doing us all a favor. Here he is discussing basketball... (I think) over the phone. (more) Bill Walton: The Man, The Myth, The Legend (video)
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DallasBasketball.com — ... , and the rest of our sponsors, make me look good as well. DONUT 5: We won’t have Bill Walton to kick around anymore. Health concerns are forcing him to retire from broadcasting … and thus marks the end of the reign of the King of Slush-Mouthed Hyperbole. And I mean that lovingly. DONUT 6: ...

Bill Walton’s Broadcast Career is Over
SLAM Online — ... the towel, big man! Throw it in. (Seriously, happy trails, Bill. You were great.): “As I return after a grueling multi-year, life-threatening, life-changing ordeal with back problems, it is time to dedicate the rest of my life to service. … Thanks everybody — for everything.”‘ ...

The 10-man rotation, starring Bill Walton's second retirement
Ball Don't Lie — ... C: Sports Media Watch. ESPN NBA analyst Bill Walton, plagued by back issues over the past two years, is retiring from broadcasting. Throw the microphone down, big man! ...

Bill Walton Retires From Broadcasting, Celebration Ensues
Basketball Fiend — ... only on the strength of his terrific NBA career. Walton’s scatter-brained approach to analysis was annoying, and on more than one occasion he had no idea what he was talking about. Also, he created Luke Walton. (Just saying.) I’m sorry he is in pain, and I wish him all the best in his pursuit of community service, but I’m glad Walton will not be returning to the broadcast booth. Like I said, it’s time to celebrate . For more information on Walton’s retirement, head over to Sports Media Watch . * Follow Basketball Fiend on Twitter @BasketballFiend . * Join ...

That's Horrible! Injuries Force Bill Walton To Retire From Broadcasting
FanHouse — ... Walton, in a statement today: "As I return after a grueling multi-year, life-threatening, life-changing ordeal with back problems, it is time to dedicate the rest of my life to service. ... Thanks everybody -- for everything." ...

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Bill Walton passes the mic
Ball Don't Lie — ... It makes sense that Bill Walton would have to retire from broadcasting, years before everyone else has to retire from broadcasting. ...

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