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Bill Walton Autobiography
« on: October 05, 2012, 01:06:12 PM »

Offline BadNewsBarnes

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Bill Walton is writing his autobiography.  Really looking forward to this.   One of my favorite athlete's of all time.  Can't wait to read about his time with the Celtics. 

http://www.billwalton.com/news/394-press-release-bill-walton-to-write-his-autobiography
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Re: Bill Walton Autobiography
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2012, 01:59:02 PM »

Offline moiso

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He wrote one like ten years ago too.  It was very good.
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Re: Bill Walton Autobiography
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2012, 02:06:53 PM »

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YEah this is can't miss reading.
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Re: Bill Walton Autobiography
« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2012, 02:34:17 PM »

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I'd rate Walton's autobiography (the old one) as third overall for hoops, behind Russell's (which is the best, natch) and Kareem's.

If you are a Celtics fan and have not read Kareem's, I would recommend it. He never really got a fair shake from the media IMO.

Incidentally I saw Walton two years ago at ARCO Arena, doing guest color for a Kings/Celtics game. What a nice guy, he made a lot of time for the fans and seemed genuinely happy to be interacting with them. That's probably not a big surprise, but in this day and age it is unfortunately more the exception than the rule.

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Re: Bill Walton Autobiography
« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2012, 07:53:08 AM »

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Reading a Bill Walton autobiography would be weird because I'd hear his voice in my head if I was reading it.  I love and hate hearing his voice at the same time.

He must have a book on tape or CD, right?  This guy loves talking.

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Re: Bill Walton Autobiography
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2012, 06:45:53 PM »

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I've got to read this one.

Borris, which one by Russell and which one by Kareem?
Bird's 2 were great as was Magic's.
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« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2012, 08:44:08 PM »

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Quote from: Boris Badenov on October 05, 2012, 02:34:17 PM
I'd rate Walton's autobiography (the old one) as third overall for hoops, behind Russell's (which is the best, natch) and Kareem's.

If you are a Celtics fan and have not read Kareem's, I would recommend it. He never really got a fair shake from the media IMO.

Incidentally I saw Walton two years ago at ARCO Arena, doing guest color for a Kings/Celtics game. What a nice guy, he made a lot of time for the fans and seemed genuinely happy to be interacting with them. That's probably not a big surprise, but in this day and age it is unfortunately more the exception than the rule.

In my opinion, nothing beats this:



Also, not technically an autobiography, but "Red & Me" by Bill Russell was just delicious.
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Re: Bill Walton Autobiography
« Reply #8 on: October 06, 2012, 08:52:36 PM »

Offline Boris Badenov

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Quote from: RebusRankin on October 06, 2012, 06:45:53 PM
I've got to read this one.

Borris, which one by Russell and which one by Kareem?
Bird's 2 were great as was Magic's.

Second Wind by Russell

Giant Steps by Kareem

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