Bill Walton...a poll
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Widowmaker2k
Bench
Well, he's not my first choice (g-man), but I'm also not a big fan of Grant, so...It will certainly make Kings games seem more important (only time I ever heard Bill was on national TV broadcasts), though I don't think it really matters in the end, and I doubt it's a long term thing. At first I was against it, but now? I really don't care. Would much rather have Kayte or G-Man, though.
SacTownKid
Hall of Famer
Awesome news!!! Bill Walton rules! I really missed his over the top and humorous yet insightful analysis.
If memory serves me right, Bill was totally on our side when we got ****ed by the refs in 2002. He's alright in my book.
funny story.
I actually caught Bill Walton smoking a joint after a sweet 16 game down in Oakland a couple years back. Honest to God. It was after UCLA knocked out Gonzaga, you know the game with Adam Morrison crying at mid court. Well, afterwards, my dad and I were trying to get out of that nightmare of a parking lot and sure enough good old Bill is right next to us in the passenger of an SUV sparking up a huge joint. The smoke was so thick there was absolutely no doubt in my mind what it was. Me and my dad went nuts. We honked the horn a couple times to get his attention. The "oh ****" look on his face was priceless. So hilarious.
funny story.
I actually caught Bill Walton smoking a joint after a sweet 16 game down in Oakland a couple years back. Honest to God. It was after UCLA knocked out Gonzaga, you know the game with Adam Morrison crying at mid court. Well, afterwards, my dad and I were trying to get out of that nightmare of a parking lot and sure enough good old Bill is right next to us in the passenger of an SUV sparking up a huge joint. The smoke was so thick there was absolutely no doubt in my mind what it was. Me and my dad went nuts. We honked the horn a couple times to get his attention. The "oh ****" look on his face was priceless. So hilarious.
Sparky6string
Bench
My first thought was making certain it wasn't April 1st. I personally have a sense of humor so I'm looking forward to the foolishness but I know there is a very serious core here that doesn't have a sense of humor when it comes to the Kings. He's gotta have thick skin by now, still I dunno how long he'll last here.
jcassio
Starter
Jim Gray then the big Walton?
It looks like the Maloofs are going to give us a very exciting show next season worth national attention. I wonder what's cooking.
Bosh or Stoudamire?
I heard they were talking to MJ about a comeback. MJ said hire Jim Gray and Bill Walton first and then we'll talk.
ROFL... too bad Doug Collins is taken already. MJ can still probably be anywhere from 2nd to 5th best on our team (last season) though. I mean ... old MJ vs Noc... I pick MJ. MJ vs Ime. I pick MJ. MJ vs Sean May ... I pick MJ.
That is very interesting, but I'd rather have the younger Iverson.
Insomniacal Fan
Starter
I don't watch as much basketball as some others; I can only think of one time in which Walton made a game unwatchable, and that was a world championship qualifier round in which the USA had a 40 point lead at the half. Walton starts going on about philosophy... art... beauty, for most of the second half of the game! I know you're proud of your UCLA degree, but sheesh...
I also remember him being pretty dismissive of the Kings in the playoff discussion 03-04, but hey, he was right there.
As long as there's a decent game going that can catch his interest, he can be tolerable.
I also remember him being pretty dismissive of the Kings in the playoff discussion 03-04, but hey, he was right there.
As long as there's a decent game going that can catch his interest, he can be tolerable.
LA King Fan II
Bench
At his worst, he is only silly. I think it's a good thing.
I am not ashamed to say I like Walton's schtick. I don't really see the need for him or how he will fit in doing just a limited number of games so that's why I went for could be fun rather than best thing ever.
As for this Lakers fan business, I have a hard time believing he is a fan for any other reason than his son currently plays for the team. He won championships with the Blazers and Celtics. I'm sure he rooted for the Wildcats when Luke was at Arizona but he's a UCLA guy through and through.
As for this Lakers fan business, I have a hard time believing he is a fan for any other reason than his son currently plays for the team. He won championships with the Blazers and Celtics. I'm sure he rooted for the Wildcats when Luke was at Arizona but he's a UCLA guy through and through.
Jechtsphere
Starter
I don't care one way or the other and I'm gonna enjoy the games either way. It's silly to actually be upset by this news lol
kennadog
Dog On It!
Sorry, but he gushed on and on over the Lakers long before his son played for them. Back when we were competitive with the Lakers, he'd regularly pee me off with his Lakers love. It may have been partly Shaq love, but there was no doubt that Walton was a Lakers fan.
Still I'm not bothered that much by this few games deal.
I think we hear what we want to hear, I know I heard him be critical of the same Lakers at times.
MassachusettsKingsFan
All-Star
He's here for a few games. Im fine with it. Bill has been through alot .. having to retire from broadcasting due to his back issues. Im sure he misses being around the game - theres no doubt in my mind he loves basketball, and if working some Kings games can scratch his basketball itch, then good for him.
bajaden
Hall of Famer
Maybe he could give Hawes a few tips while he's here. As for his being added to the broadcasts, I really don't care one way or another. He's always been a little, or perhaps a lot, over the top. But he is different when he's broadcasting for a particular team, than when he's on the national stage.
TheFifthMookie
Bench
I voted "It Could Be Fun", but if, and only if, he loses the yellow tinted glasses with the purple frames. If he talks up the Lakers in his first broadcast, I'm turning it off and not watching anytime he's on again.
BLNINJA #81
Bench
what in the hell is going on??
Circa_1985_Fan
All-Star
I have no problem with Bill joining the Kings broadcast team for a few games...the man is an entertainer on the air, like him or not. He's actually a real nice guy in person, met him awhile back. Yes, he's an LA guy, but he tells it like it is...I remember when he was Old Man Lawlor's sidekick doing Clipper games back in the day, that was a pretty funny broadcast. I'm looking forward to this next season...we've got NBC's former ***** and Walton doing games with Grant and Gary...should be halfway fun and entertaining.
Bricklayer
Don't Make Me Use The Bat
Is it ok if I root for Grant to do his psycho radio persona on Walton and just hang up on him?
Grant and Walton may be the worst sports broadcast combo ever assembled.
Might I tantalize you all to your future:
"Put it in the book and send him to the line!"
"That play was A MAY ZING"
"You can say that again"
"A MAAAAAAAY ZING"
"You can say that again!"
"A MAAAAY ZING"
"You can say that again"
"A MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY ZING"
"You know whats amazing? This horrible golf joke I'm about to make that is totally irrelevant"
"Golf, which you might know Grant, was developed overseas. And went on to become one of greatest sports in western civilization!"
"You can say that again!"
At which point, Gary Gorould rises from his grave and unleashes zombie vengeance via his Henry Turner shaped broadsword and a auto-action shotgun colored royal blue.
Or at least one can hope.
Might I tantalize you all to your future:
"Put it in the book and send him to the line!"
"That play was A MAY ZING"
"You can say that again"
"A MAAAAAAAY ZING"
"You can say that again!"
"A MAAAAY ZING"
"You can say that again"
"A MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY ZING"
"You know whats amazing? This horrible golf joke I'm about to make that is totally irrelevant"
"Golf, which you might know Grant, was developed overseas. And went on to become one of greatest sports in western civilization!"
"You can say that again!"
At which point, Gary Gorould rises from his grave and unleashes zombie vengeance via his Henry Turner shaped broadsword and a auto-action shotgun colored royal blue.
Or at least one can hope.
Circa_1985_Fan
All-Star
Nice!
edit: but where's good ole' JR in this equation?? Is Mr. Reynolds hanging up his headphones and kid-like analogies and nicknames??
Bricklayer
Don't Make Me Use The Bat
Nice!
edit: but where's good ole' JR in this equation?? Is Mr. Reynolds hanging up his headphones and kid-like analogies and nicknames??
Fixed.
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