Last Updated on March 4, 2025 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the information on Bill Walton:

  • Full Name: William Theodore Walton III
  • Nationality: United States (born in La Mesa, California)
  • DOB: Born on November 5, 1952
  • Hometown: La Mesa, California
  • Height: 6’10.5″ (2.10 meters)
  • Weight: 235 lbs (107 kg) during his playing career
  • Wingspan: 7’0″ (2.13 meters)
  • Shoe Size: 16 (US)
  • Shoe Brand: Adidas Pro Model, Adidas Top Ten, Adidas Forum High/Low, Adidas Rivalry High
  • Number: #32 (Trail Blazers), #32 (Clippers), #5 (Celtics)
  • Position: Center
  • High School: Helix High School in La Mesa, California
  • College: (UCLA Bruins) (University of California, Los Angeles)
  • Draft: 1st overall pick in the 1974 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Portland Trail Blazers (1974–1979)
    2. San Diego/Los Angeles Clippers (1979–1985)
    3. Boston Celtics (1985–1987)
  • 2K Rating: 95 (Trail Blazers), 82 (Celtics)
  • Kids: Bill Walton has four sons:
    • Adam Walton
    • Nathan Walton
    • Chris Walton
    • Luke Walton (former NBA player and coach, notably with the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings)
  • Siblings: Bill Walton has three brothers: Bruce, Andy, and John Walton.

Bill Walton is one of the most famous centers in NBA history. Walton was a great college player who sunk 21 or 22 shots in the NCAA championship game that helped his UCLA Bruins win the title over Memphis State. He also won two championships in the NBA, one with the Portland Trailblazers and the other for the Celtics. He means a lot to Portland in particular, as they have not been as successful as the Celtics since.

Notes:

  • Bill Walton’s height without shoes was approximately 6’10.5″ (2.10 meters). During his playing career, he was often listed at 6’11” (2.11 meters) in shoes
  • During his NBA career, Bill Walton’s playing weight was approximately 235 pounds (107 kg).
  • Similar players to Bill Walton include Nikola Jokić, Arvydas Sabonis, Marc Gasol, Vlade Divac, Joakim Noah, Pau Gasol, Wes Unseld, Alvan Adams, Brad Daugherty, and Domantas Sabonis.
  • Bill Walton usually wore Adidas basketball shoes. I have seen signed pairs of the Adidas Top Ten that he wore. He liked to wear the Adidas Top Ten the most. And he usually wore High Tops until the end of his career.
  • Both Bill Walton and Kevin Garnett wore number 5 while playing for the Boston Celtics.