Jonny D interviews Bill Walton-Target Center 2000

In December 2000 Jon & Ken were media guests of the MN Timberwolves vs the LA Clippers @ Target Center. Jonny D pulled off what Kenny proclaimed to be "The greatest sports interview in the history of locally produced sports-talk interviews". At first Bill wasn't sure what to make of our request for an interview, but after hearing Jon's comments about his storied career Bill commented, "Ok let's have fun with this one". Well here it is. Thanks Mr. Walton!

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[ChristineCAlb]

Hey Jonny D. this is great!!!!!! Was Bill as cool a person as he seems? I'd love to take both of you out for coffee. (ha ha)

[theaverageguys]

@ChristineCAlb ... Mr Walton was way cool. A tall double espresso for me by the way...

kk

[Wehategod]

Great Interview guys really kool

[theaverageguys]

Thanks godhater!

[WordSoldier]

wow very interesting interview..as an NBA fanatic, this is gold

[theaverageguys]

No rehearsal on this one, it was one-take with no edits, Jonny D nailed it. Incidentally it was Bill Walton who suggested we do the interview on the basketball court, after we had approached him near the locker rooms...

Kenny

[rushrebel65]

Oh wow man, this is the best Bill Walton interview I have ever seen! He does all the interviewing and I have never really seen him interviewed like he was on this video! Thanks for posting!

[hoppercap]

You should have your own nationally broadcasted show. That was a great interview, totally laid back, interesting, and free of the awkwardness of most interviews.

[tellthetruthg]

I'm 54 and just became a BW fan within the last years of Mr Wooden's life on earth. I say on earth out of respect because he spoke about life in heaven so much. Walton as he said himself was injured so much of his carer,and that's why i don't think of him as one of the all time greatest. You have to be in a game to make a difference he wasn't in enough. Sorry Big Guy

[gocelts34n7]

Walton is the greatest announcer ever, similar to vitale he just LOVES and appreciates the game, he doesnt take it for granted, he praises greatness and makes you excited and feel lucky to be able to watch what youre seeing. I wish he could call more games

for true fans go watch the clip of Magic vs Cavs 2003 christmas day game and listen to how bill loved watchin rookie lebron go up against 23 year old TMac when he was really great. AWESOME how he makes you realize youre witnessing greatness.

[headman844]

i love the way bill walton speaks. give it up big man!