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I have nothing but respect for the Lakers. So many of their legends shaped who I am as a person and player.

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Bill Walton
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: November 5
Basketball Player
La Mesa
California
William Theodore Walton
William Theodore Walton III
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Lakers
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Without question, no hesitation, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was the best player I ever played against.
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[Music is] so inspirational in terms of making me want to become better.
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Why is Scottie Pippen taking a charge? Taking a charge is for people with no game!
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