‘He's the best friend I've ever had': NBC 7 talks to Ralph Lawler, Bill Walton's best friend, former broadcast partner

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Basketball Hall of Famer and San Diego native Bill Walton died Monday following a prolonged battle with cancer, the NBA announced. He was 71.

‘He's the best friend I've ever had': NBC 7 talks to Ralph Lawler, Bill Walton's best friend, former broadcast partnerThey remembered Walton as a beloved teammate, fierce rival and one-of-a-kind character with a zest for life who was full of curiosity, energy and kindness.NBC 7 was able to catch up with Ralph Lawler, one of Walton's best friends and former broadcast partner.

After the NBA, Walton embarked on a broadcasting career that earned him a spot on the list of top 50 sports broadcasters of all-time by the American Sportscasters Association in 2009.NBC 7’s Todd Strain talks with Bill Walton courtside in Houston after Lamont Butler’s shot that sent San Diego State into the NCAA Championship game.The NBA said Walton was surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Lori and sons Adam, Chris, Nate and Luke, who played 10 seasons in the NBA.

 

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