Cancer did him in, not the dissolution of The Conference of Champions. A chatterbox, great player and overall good guy. During his last season as a commentator, he said of Liberty University, "never has a University been so misnamed."
As a fellow stutterer, Bill was an inspiration to me as a kid. If someone with his stutter could overcome it and become an NBA announcer? I could overcome my own impediment.
And, yes, when healthy he was as good as anyone.
| by Anonymous | reply 1 | May 27, 2024 6:55 PM |
I agree with many of the sports talking heads today—-one of the two greatest college basketball players in history. Both being UCLA centers.
Of all the professional careers that could have been a lot different a,lot greater with fewer injuries Bill must be in the top 5 on that list.
| by Anonymous | reply 2 | May 27, 2024 7:00 PM |
His son Luke said that whenever there was a birthday, he would buy his sons something he wanted. When he was 11, Bill bought his son a Neil Young tape.
| by Anonymous | reply 3 | May 27, 2024 7:02 PM |
Lived near him when I was growing up and he was a very funny guy and very nice to all the kids in the neighborhood.....his kids were nice, too.
| by Anonymous | reply 4 | May 27, 2024 7:05 PM |
That's a shame. I usually buy bread at his stores.
| by Anonymous | reply 5 | May 27, 2024 7:06 PM |
Good guy. Great at color commentary. His only flaw? Choosing UCLA. He will be missed.
| by Anonymous | reply 7 | May 27, 2024 7:16 PM |