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Bill Chatigny's avatar

Loved those matchups with you and Bill. Some of the best basketball games in history!

Rick's avatar

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It means a lot

Joseph Cullen's avatar

Kareem is a role model for all Americans. Such a wonderful human being! God bless you sir!

Bobbie's avatar

Growing up I had a mad crush on Bill Walton which I had long forgotten until his passing. You were blessed to have known him and to have been inspired by him. Thank you for sharing this lovely tribute.💙

john nicolopoulos's avatar

Your article touched me. I recently lost my best friend of 53 years. I’m 67, experiencing a few health issues and I needed to read this. I feel your loss. Be blessed.

Mort Hurt's avatar

Beautiful storytelling loved the Bruin players, Coach Wooden and the 10 years.

Royal Becca's avatar

Thank you for sharing your friendship and grief. At this age grief is indeed one of our constant companions we apparently have to make room for at the table. The picture of the two of you shows how you felt about each other. ♥️

DaЯRaN HighT's avatar

Condolences for your loss.

Jim Howerton's avatar

We should all have friendships like yours and Bill’s. Thanks for this inspirational tribute to your friend.

nora noneofyourdamnbusines's avatar

Thank you. I lost my sister-in-law on Wednesday, and you’ve managed to encapsulate much of the grief I’ve been feeling. The poem is beautiful.

Zgirl820's avatar

🌹🕊️💙🕊️

James Dunning's avatar

Kareem thank you for sharing this.

Barry M Bunes's avatar

I had a lot on f respect for Bill Walton. Not only a great basketball player, but a mench as well

Marvin Hupp's avatar

❤️❤️❤️

Harley Frankel's avatar

You expressed your grief beautifully

I got to know Bill when I served as an Executive VP for Basketball Operations for two NBA teams; one of which was Portland

I then spent sometime with Bill when his son moved next door in Santa Monica.

Michael Portelance's avatar

What a gentleman you are.