"There was a period where he would get up at 5 in the morning, roll over on the floor, and stay there the rest of the day," Walton says. "He couldn't do anything. I felt so bad for him."How unfortunately fitting, that a man whose on-court awesomeness was derailed by injuries sees his broadcasting career (however debated in terms of quality) interrupted by injury. Whether you love or hate Walton's on-air presence, there's no question his absence has made the postseason seem odd, if not a bit empty. (His input on Shaq-vs-Duncan in the first round would have been magick.)
In the interest of best wishes to Big Red, enjoy this timeless, brilliant Walton solliloquy on Boris Diaw and Beethoven.




