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The Boston Celtics honored the unhurried Bill Walton with a second of silence on Thursday earlier than the crew’s conflict with the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals.
The Celtics also performed a tribute video of Walton, who spent two years of his Hall of Fame profession in Boston.
Walton’s family modified into as soon as also in attendance for the game, whereas gamers warmed up in shirts that featured the final name of the extinct MVP.
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Adam Silver says the gamers will warmup in a Bill Walton shirt in honor of the unhurried Hall of Famer 🙏
Walton’s family is in attendance for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. pic.twitter.com/mdgYwCfxr3
The Celtics also gave out tie-dye pins to honor Walton, who modified into as soon as a considerable Grateful Needless fan (h/t Jared Weiss of The Athletic).
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Celtics giving out Bill Walton pins tonight pic.twitter.com/PdnMx3Ah2b
Walton died on Would possibly well 27 at age 71 after a fight with cancer. Along with his storied NBA profession, he also won two nationwide championships in college at UCLA and occupy change into a broadcaster following his taking part in days.
He won the Sixth Man of the Twelve months award with the Celtics in 1986, performing in 16 playoff games throughout that identical season and helping Boston steady a victory within the NBA Finals over the Houston Rockets.
Whereas accidents steer clear off him from prolonging his NBA profession, he easy performed a extraordinarily considerable role on the Celtics’ 1986 title urge and fans honored him earlier than Boston’s present championship push.
