Obituary: NBA great Bill Walton, 71, has died after a bout with cancer. He was just two years older than I am. He played for Portland for a number of years, so he was big news here in the NW.
His NBA career -- disrupted by chronic foot injuries -- lasted only 468 games with the Portland Trail Blazers, LA (and formerly San Diego) Clippers and Boston Celtics. He averaged a double-double in those games -- 13.3 points and 10.5 rebounds.
Though neither of those numbers is near record-setting, his impact on the game was massive.
"Bill Walton was a true legend -- an extraordinary player, talented broadcaster, and vital part of the Blazers organization," the Trail Blazers said in a statement. "... Bill was so much more than basketball. He was larger than life. His upbeat and vibrant personality will forever be remembered and cherished, and he will be deeply missed by our organization, Rip City and all who experienced him."
His most famous game was the 1973 NCAA title matchup, UCLA against Memphis State, in which he shot an incredible 21-for-22 from the field and led the Bruins to another national championship.
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Richard Dreyfuss, a one-time notable actor, really put his foot in it at a screening for the 1975 hit movie, Jaws.
He was known for rather boorish behavior. I witnessed some of this firsthand when he appeared in Reno at Hot August Nights 15 or so years ago. He was taking legal action against his own father. He had been on the phone with his attorney at the time I saw him. I later chatted with him.
I am not making up the lawsuit, either.
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The US has a lot more pressing issues facing women (and children) in this country than worrying about the UK Cass report.
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