Meeting Bill Walton

the27guy · 04-13-2017, 03:37 PM

So I just got a fun surprise.

I've known for a while that Bill Walton would be coming to an event put on by my company. He'll be in Salt Lake for a day or two and will present at our event. He's the key note speaker.

I just found out that along with one of our executives, I'll be meeting with Bill for a half an hour or so to chat and get a bunch of books signed. Pretty sweet, right?

So my question for you is this.... You get 30 minutes with Bill Walton.... what do you ask him? What do you talk to him about?

Some of you know that I'm a huge fan of the history of the game. So, I know who he is, what teams he played for, his greatest professional moments, etc. I listened to the podcast w Woj 6-8 months ago. Excellent stuff.

What would you ask him?

pejc300 · 04-13-2017, 03:52 PM

I'll just ask on behalf of everyone else on the board:

Can you ask him when he plans to retire from calling games so I know when I can start watching them with the volume on again?

the mesiah · 04-13-2017, 03:55 PM

If he had to only pick one Wooden quote to live his life by each day which would it be?

SHowley2003 · 04-13-2017, 04:11 PM

Just ask him to recap his favorite Grateful Dead shows. Then sit back and enjoy the trip! Also ask if he can give TBarn a call.

AlabamaSlamma · 04-13-2017, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by pejc300

I'll just ask on behalf of everyone else on the board:

Can you ask him when he plans to retire from calling games so I know when I can start watching them with the volume on again?

Or, for the rest of us, ask him when he plans on discovering the fountain of youth so he can call games from now until eternity.

mrchipz · 04-13-2017, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AlabamaSlamma

Or, for the rest of us, ask him when he plans on discovering the fountain of youth so he can call games from now until eternity.

This.

TASS · 04-13-2017, 04:15 PM

Ask him about bringing Larry Bird and Kevin McHale to the Dead show in Worcester Ma., they were all on stage during the bands second set, LOL

the27guy · 04-13-2017, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AlabamaSlamma

Or, for the rest of us, ask him when he plans on discovering the fountain of youth so he can call games from now until eternity.

The greatest two syllables of his announcing career.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhDi0Ce_Z5w

I will most definitely ask him what he remembers about this moment.

AlabamaSlamma · 04-13-2017, 04:20 PM

the27guy · 04-13-2017, 04:22 PM

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I'm crying.

AlabamaSlamma · 04-13-2017, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by the27guy

I'm crying.

My favorite Walton clip of all time is a back and forth he had with Snapper. To loosely paraphrase:

Snapper - "Tim Duncan and David Robinson are the best big man tandem in the game today."
Walton - "WHAT ABOUT KOBE AND SHAQ!??!?!?!"
Snapper - "...I said best "big man" tandem..."
Walton (after a lengthy pause) - "WHAT ABOUT SHAQ AND WHOEVER!?!??!?!?!?!

Sadly, I have not found it anywhere online.

Stats · 04-13-2017, 04:30 PM

I would want to know if he was happier when Luke made it to the NBA as a player or took on coaching

the27guy · 04-13-2017, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by AlabamaSlamma

My favorite Walton clip of all time is a back and forth he had with Snapper. To loosely paraphrase:

Snapper - "Tim Duncan and David Robinson are the best big man tandem in the game today."
Walton - "WHAT ABOUT KOBE AND SHAQ!??!?!?!"
Snapper - "...I said best "big man" tandem..."
Walton (after a lengthy pause) - "WHAT ABOUT SHAQ AND WHOEVER!?!??!?!?!?!

Sadly, I have not found it anywhere online.

I just watched the feud he had with Shaq.... Makes Shaq seem like a big jerk.... and a big hypocrite given his current career.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dWN60jN8xo

He's awesome though. I miss him doing NBA games.

the27guy · 04-13-2017, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Stats

I would want to know if he was happier when Luke made it to the NBA as a player or took on coaching

Stellar. I have some good questions about Luke.

mrveggieman · 04-13-2017, 04:42 PM

I don't eat meat so I would pick his brain about veganism.

jmmintz · 04-13-2017, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SHowley2003

Just ask him to recap his favorite Grateful Dead shows. Then sit back and enjoy the trip! Also ask if he can give TBarn a call.

Met him at an Allman Brothers show at the Beacon in NYC maybe ten years ago. I loved that he was just another ticket-holding patron sitting in the audience rather than side-stage.

The dude standing behind him? Probably not so happy.

TWard · 04-13-2017, 04:54 PM

I would have a couple of questions...

"If you could smoke 1 blunt with 1 current NBA player, who would it be?"

"If you played a pickup game with Greg Oden, Danny Manning, Sam Bowie, Arvydas Sabonis and Yao Ming, who would crumble to their knees in agony first?"

"Over or under, Luke will win 8 titles as coach of the Lakers?"

"Who is your favorite team to watch?"

"Which Grateful Dead song best embodies the spirit of Luke?"

"Will you ever be on the High Court with Doug Benson?"

afrobandit · 04-13-2017, 05:35 PM

"Who would win in a fight, a taco or a grilled-cheese sandwich?"

SPauthentic84 · 04-13-2017, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by pejc300

I'll just ask on behalf of everyone else on the board:

Can you ask him when he plans to retire from calling games so I know when I can start watching them with the volume on again?

hahah this

I would rather talk to him about his views/John Wooden/Greatful Dead stuff.

Soleternity · 04-13-2017, 06:20 PM

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Amazing.

thenwhatjk · 04-13-2017, 06:30 PM

I would discuss marijuana with him

TWard · 04-13-2017, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by afrobandit

"Who would win in a fight, a taco or a grilled-cheese sandwich?"

You have an excellent taste in movies!

BestRCs · 04-13-2017, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AlabamaSlamma

Or, for the rest of us, ask him when he plans on discovering the fountain of youth so he can call games from now until eternity.

My favorite line from him was..

"Kobe Bryant is like Scottie Pippen ...but waaay better..." LOL

chugga15 · 04-13-2017, 06:42 PM

I would ask how it felt posterizing Kareem and about their rivalry.

joan1173 · 04-13-2017, 06:51 PM

Very jealous. He is quite the man. I could listen to his stories all day.

04-13-2017, 03:37 PM	#1
the27guy Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 14,679 the27guy the27guy	Meeting Bill Walton So I just got a fun surprise. I've known for a while that Bill Walton would be coming to an event put on by my company. He'll be in Salt Lake for a day or two and will present at our event. He's the key note speaker. I just found out that along with one of our executives, I'll be meeting with Bill for a half an hour or so to chat and get a bunch of books signed. Pretty sweet, right? So my question for you is this.... You get 30 minutes with Bill Walton.... what do you ask him? What do you talk to him about? Some of you know that I'm a huge fan of the history of the game. So, I know who he is, what teams he played for, his greatest professional moments, etc. I listened to the podcast w Woj 6-8 months ago. Excellent stuff. What would you ask him?

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pejc300 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 10,844	I'll just ask on behalf of everyone else on the board: Can you ask him when he plans to retire from calling games so I know when I can start watching them with the volume on again?

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Stats Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,411 thestats23_IG stats	I would want to know if he was happier when Luke made it to the NBA as a player or took on coaching

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mrveggieman Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Georgia (USA) Posts: 2,582 brac2612	I don't eat meat so I would pick his brain about veganism. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/atlcardcollector https://twitter.com/bbra9027 http://instagram.com/atlcardcollector

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TWard Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Memphis Posts: 9,780 tylersportsguy	I would have a couple of questions... "If you could smoke 1 blunt with 1 current NBA player, who would it be?" "If you played a pickup game with Greg Oden, Danny Manning, Sam Bowie, Arvydas Sabonis and Yao Ming, who would crumble to their knees in agony first?" "Over or under, Luke will win 8 titles as coach of the Lakers?" "Who is your favorite team to watch?" "Which Grateful Dead song best embodies the spirit of Luke?" "Will you ever be on the High Court with Doug Benson?"

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afrobandit Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,955 afrobandit	"Who would win in a fight, a taco or a grilled-cheese sandwich?"

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thenwhatjk Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berrrrrrwyyyyn IL Posts: 9,096 thenwhatjk	I would discuss marijuana with him __________________ White Sox. Oilers/Titans. Bears. Bulls.

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chugga15 Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 863	I would ask how it felt posterizing Kareem and about their rivalry.

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joan1173 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,236	Very jealous. He is quite the man. I could listen to his stories all day.