Hall of Famer Bill Walton crossed the line this week while commentating during a Pac-12 game on Thursday. The veteran was calling a game between Arizona State and USC when he made a controversial comment regarding the area’s announcer.

“He does not need a little chair because he is a giant in a world full of shriveling mid**ts,” he said. Walton then turned to his broadcast partner, Dave Pasch, and dropped the term again saying, “Speaking of shriveling m*****s, what is your name again?”

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The joke didn’t go over well with Dave Pasch who asked what was wrong with Walton.

Bill Walton age

Bill Walton was born on November 5, 1952 in La Mesa, California. He is 70 years old.

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Bill Walton’s net worth

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Bill Walton has an estimated net worth of $20 million.

Bill Walton career

Bill Walton is an American retired professional basketball player and television sportscaster. After building his reputation as a skilled basketball player during his college with the UCLA Bruins, Walton went on to join the Portland Trail Blazers in the 70s. In 1977, he won the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award, the same year the Trail Blazers won the NBA Championship. He won another title in 1986 with Boston Celtics. He had to sit out a number of seasons due to injuries. Eventually, he bounced back with the Celtics and won another NBA title.

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After retiring, Walton was celebrated for overcoming his notable stuttering problem and becoming a sportscaster. He established himself as a popular commentator, mostly on ESPN.

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Bill Walton wife and family

Bill’s father William Theodore Walton was a music teacher and social worker. His mother Gloria was a librarian. He was married to Susan Guth from 1979 to 1989. In 1991, he married Lori Matsuoka. He and Susha have four sons, including future NBA star/coach, Luke Walton.