Social media reacts to news of Bill Walton's passing: 'One of a kind. Rest in peace'

The following has been released by the NBA. pic.twitter.com/fdlty5X3F5

— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May 27, 2024

Bill Walton was definitely one of a kind. Rest in peace pic.twitter.com/LN7eyMYzba

— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) May 27, 2024

My favorite Bill Walton experience: when he came to visit us at The Jump, saw a framed photo we had on set of Bill Russell (his favorite player), and simply walked over, grabbed it - and took it home. The whole thing was absolutely delightful. What a force; he will be so missed pic.twitter.com/yCwVQNjQbN

— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) May 27, 2024

No, Bill. Thank you for your life. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/3LCRvs4XlJ

— Pac-12 Conference (@pac12) May 27, 2024

The Naismith Awards mourn the passing of our three-time Men’s College Player of the Year, Bill Walton.

We send our love and condolences to his family, friends and fans. pic.twitter.com/V6u4UJV3vp

— Naismith Awards (@NaismithTrophy) May 27, 2024

Ran into Bill Walton last November on the beach in Maui. We talked, laughed and said see you soon. That never happened but I’m damn glad we had that last meeting. RIP pic.twitter.com/X3cZDlz7WC

— trey wingo (@wingoz) May 27, 2024

Absolutely crushed to hear of the passing of the legendary Bill Walton, whose intellect, sense of humor, and zest for life were even bigger than he was.

He was also, when healthy, every bit as good a big man as there ever was, with a game that was decades ahead of his time -… pic.twitter.com/s8h134f4M4

— Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny) May 27, 2024

I am sad today hearing that my comrade & one of the sports worlds most beloved champions & characters has passed. Bill Walton enjoyed life in every way. To compete against him & to work with him was a blessing in my life. Sorry for your loss Walton family. We’ll miss him too. Doc pic.twitter.com/GAEt1DRH8N

— Julius Dr J Erving (@JuliusErving) May 27, 2024

Larry Bird has issued a statement about the passing of his teammate on the 1986 champion Celtics, and longtime friend, Bill Walton: pic.twitter.com/xF2T7zs9Cj

— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) May 27, 2024

NCAA SVP Dan Gavitt on the passing of Bill Walton. pic.twitter.com/zwDt6ECA95

— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) May 27, 2024

There will never be another quite like Bill Walton.

His ESPN family will miss him dearly ❤️ pic.twitter.com/mvS0Sh5iWZ

— ESPN (@espn) May 27, 2024

UCLA mourns the passing of two-time NCAA champion Bill Walton, a Naismith Hall of Fame inductee (1993) and charter member of the @UCLAAthletics Hall of Fame (1984).

𝑰𝑵 𝑴𝑬𝑴𝑶𝑹𝑰𝑨𝑴: https://t.co/VwZwd9uVDs pic.twitter.com/6GrCWvplK7

— UCLA Men’s Basketball (@UCLAMBB) May 27, 2024

“I’m the luckiest dude in the world.”

- Bill Walton ☮️❤️🕊️ pic.twitter.com/Z9qSP2rW8b

— Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz (@LeBatardShow) May 27, 2024

Incredibly sad to hear of the passing of my buddy, Bill Walton.

His game was ahead of its time, truly one of the greatest big men who ever played. Yet, nothing compared to his passion and love of life, itself.

I can hear him now imploring me to “smile……cherish… pic.twitter.com/IBI7Enjr5K

— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) May 27, 2024