Bill Walton Interview: Favorite John Wooden + Larry Bird Memories

Bill Walton takes a trip down memory lane from his days of playing for the great John Wooden to funny times in Boston alongside Larry Bird and the Celtics. 4:10: The day Bob Ryan met Bill Walton 7:20: When Bill Walton learned to appreciate Red Auerbach & the Celtics 11:43: The time Jeff Goodman fact-checked Bill Walton 14:06: Bill Walton’s relationship with John Wooden 25:09: There’s always people who’ll be little success 26:23: Two sets of threes John Wooden lived by 29:06: I’m as busy as I’ve ever been 36:29: Playing against Larry Bird in the Boston Garden 41:34: Getting to know Larry Bird as a teammate 48:44: 1986 series vs. Hawks 52:58: Funny KC Jones story 59:41: Relationship with Red Auerbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices