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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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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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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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So very sorry.

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two great souls

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Beautiful, heartfelt!

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

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

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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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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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Thank you. 😊

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Beautiful tribute to an incredible human being ⭐️♥️⭐️

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I can’t express how much you, Bill Walton and Coach Wooden have influenced my life, a tiny little woman with a passing interest in basketball. Thanks for such a lovely appreciation.

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Bill lived in my neighborhood in Cambridge MA during his Celtic days. I don’t remember having a conversation with him, but he had effortlessly made the place his own, riding around on his bike, doing his wash at the laundromat, and spreading good cheer. He had mastered the art of being outgoing and unassuming at the same time. It was wonderful having him as a Celtic, as wonderful as it was watching you and Dave Cowens battle for the NBA title a decade earlier. Kareem, thanks for being a treasure.

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Beautiful tribute

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Moving story about 3 great men!

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