Larry Bird mourns death of former teammate, 'childhood idol' Bill Walton

Larry Bird mourns death of former teammate, 'childhood idol' Bill Walton

Larry Bird and Bill Walton, both Hall of Famers, played two seasons together and helped Boston win an NBA title in 1986.

Read Larry Bird’s statement on the death of his ‘childhood idol,’ Bill Walton - The Boston Globe

“I love him as a friend and teammate,” Bird, 67, wrote in a statement. “He is one of the greatest to ever play the game."

Larry Bird Shares Heartfelt Tribute To Former Teammate Bill Walton

BOSTON - FEBRUARY 4: Former Boston Celtics players Bill Walton, left, and Larry Bird, who recently retired, on Larry Bird Night at Boston Garden, Feb. 4, 1993. (Photo by Tom Herde/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)Boston Globe/Getty Images Nearly 40 years ago, Larry Bird and Bill Walton helped the 1985-86 Boston Celtics become one of the greatest teams in NBA history.On Monday, Walton passed away at the age of 71 after a long fight with cancer.…

Larry Bird Calls Bill Walton '1 of the Greatest Ever to Play the Game' in Statement

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Larry Bird shares heartfelt statement on Bill Walton's passing

Larry Bird released a statement on the passing of his former Celtics teammate and longtime friend Bill Walton on Monday.