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Kris Weinschenker's avatar

I can remember when Walton was still playing for UCLA.

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Stephen Hughes's avatar

I love reading your posts. In addition to what I learn, you never fail to bring human warmth and empathy into the subject, no matter the topic. And they are always so beautifully and well written.

Your friend Bill would be delighted – or maybe he is! – to have inspired you to write such a lovely reflection.

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Terry Osborne's avatar

Beautifully written. Thank you.

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Lor's avatar

Beautiful friendship

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rdaug's avatar

The epitome of class, dedication and the brotherhood of spirit. A forever thank you for what this brotherhood brought both to the court and off it.

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Michael DesAulniers's avatar

You made me cry… so happy for your friendship. p.s. I’ll bet Mr Walton became the way he was, was because he was a Deadhead😄

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Gregory Moran's avatar

Go Bruins! I have a certificate in writing from UCLA Extension and since 1966 have been a Bruin! I was 10 then but I’m still a Bruin and a Grateful Dead head and a huge Bill Walton fan. BUT THERE’S ONLY 1 KAREEM!

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Honey Lazar's avatar

So very sorry.

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diego queen's avatar

two great souls

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don messina's avatar

Beautiful, heartfelt!

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Abiodun Odeleye's avatar

A beautiful tribute from one wonderful human being to another who radiates so much beauty

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Richard Howerton's avatar

What a wonderful, heartfelt tribute to your true friend. Thank you for sharing it with us. Peace.

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Todd Fraser's avatar

Mr. Abdul-Jabbar. You are an amazing writer. This is coming from a UCLA grad who took UCLA Freshman English his last quarter to graduate ( 5.5 years after starting UCLA during the summer). I hate reading and writing. I am a self-diagnosed dyslexic. But, your writing style speaks to me. I am an admire of you as an athlete, but more as a writer. I do not read books, as it is hard for me, I watch films and television. I am a huge Laker fan. So for me to say more about your writing , than your sports achievements is something. You were slightly to early for me while you were UCLA, But Bill Walton has a profound effect as a player to me as a 12 years old. Thank you for the above kind words on Bill. I read maybe 5 books over the last five years, but one of them was "On the Shoulders of Giants". Thank you for writing... Todd Fraser UCLA '81

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Elizabeth Cosin's avatar

I adored Bill. He was so funny and smart and sweet, when he wanted to be. It’s such a loss.

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Sandee Richardson's avatar

Thank you. 😊

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Matt parisi's avatar

Beautiful tribute to an incredible human being ⭐️♥️⭐️

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