Some interesting memorabilia in here. Even his championship rings.
Bill Walton estate auction
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Naw, I want one of his bowls, more portable and I honestly hate bongs but I wouldn't turn it down
When I smoked a lot I loved bongs. Especially ones with ice in the bottom. So nice.
Oh yeah throw some ice in the bottom of the bong with the water. Makes for a smooth experience.
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Oh no doubt. There are some really nice rigs, too. I just roll joints these days.
I like edibles now. Since I have no tolerance and quit for years smoking makes me paranoid anymore.
I used to do that but it ends up just wasting it when you roach it, in my opinion. Bowls leave no waste. I couldn’t burn through a whole joint anyway. lol Just too much unless there are several people
Never tried those. Wouldn’t know where to get them, but it sounds interesting
This screams “money issues” which breaks my heart. Wish the Waltons the best!
Lol someone who isn't me prefers measured reliable predictable doses. He also went to Oakland one time and got a disposable vape and used it in the hotel room at like 11 PM and stayed up til like 2:30 AM worried the smoke alarm was going to go off.
Really surprised at some of the stuff the family is selling . You would think they would want to hold onto some of the more cherished stuff.
Notice that his Adolph Rupp tropy is for sale. Currently listed at $2,299.
Link To Adolph Rupp trophy listing
Link To Adolph Rupp trophy listing
I wonder if they have the check he was given from Mr Gilbert
That's sad that they're selling all of his stuff off, including his personal high school yearbooks. I wonder if his sons had any say in what they would like from the estate or if the widow has complete control?
If you're in western ky you can drive across the state line to Illinois and grab a few edibles. They've never done anything for me (Cali, Vegas, Michigan, all did nothing) but a friend gifted me some from a visit to Michigan(they are legal here in Illinois but it's much cheaper in Michigan) that were ranked the best edibles in Michigan 2 years running so maybe these will do the trick!
Everything he ever won, auctioned off to strangers.
I can remember seeing Bill Walton in the early 1970s. I watched the game in 1974 where ND beat UCLA ending their 88-game winning streak. I didn't care for Bill Walton. He was the best player on the evil empire of that time. Bill was a great basketball player though. His early years with Portland showed just how good of a player he was. When foot and ankle injuries started happening and he was NEVER the same. He went to the Celtics late in his career as a 6th man, he still had the talent and played a role in another NBA title.
It is SAD to see his possessions sold off to the highest bidders. It just goes to show that when you play/win, you can acquire accolades, trophies, and trinkets. When you pass, most of those are now seen are $$$. The thought of that just hit me differently today.
It is SAD to see his possessions sold off to the highest bidders. It just goes to show that when you play/win, you can acquire accolades, trophies, and trinkets. When you pass, most of those are now seen are $$$. The thought of that just hit me differently today.
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I always looked at roaches as the rainy day supply. I just kept them in a tupperware and sometimes had to roll a few roach joints during “dry” season. That’s not really a thing anymore with legal states. If you’re willing to drive and assume some risk, there’s never a drought. Lol
I prefer a bowl solo and something rolled with multiple people.
I’m also way too old for bongs. Used to smoke cigarettes and I would hack up both lungs if I hit a bong today.
In one of his books Bill Walton referenced his occasional financial challenges. He passed away last May, and who knows what resources were left behind for his wife. Whether rich, poor or in between, liquidating an estate is commonplace. No doubt, Bill Walton had accumulated memorable stuff throughout the years. But since you can’t take it with you, if you haven’t liquidated or made arrangements to dispose of your stuff before passing, that burden then falls to your estate and heirs to do it. And there’s never a ‘right way’ that everyone will agree with.
I noted that the very first Adolph Rupp trophy ever, which he won, is being auctioned off. But he went on to win two more. Not sure what has become of those, but didn’t see them as part of the auction.
We’ve basically moved on to edibles as well! Still smoke, but much less.
Dunno where you live but delta 8 and 9 are legal in Indiana and maybe Kentucky not sure with medical now but you can get them at any smoke shop or order online. Not as good as the real deal IMO but still good. Eat a gummy and your set. Maybe 2 if you have a tolerance. You can always make your own butter at home with the real deal.
Anybody know what happened to the "Adolph Rupp Trophy"? It was awarded annually from 1972 - 2015 then just disappeared. I've searched Google but can't find anything about why it was discontinued. The Wooden Award started later in 1977.
There was also an "Adolph Rupp Cup" (1972 - 2015) awarded to the top college coach.
With his wife still living, I can understand getting rid of the things that are almost like timed bombs. Seeing a pair of shoes you remember him in, and having memories of him in that letterman jacket on a date when they were in college or something, that stuff can really haunt a person. So, having a clean break is sometimes healthy. Moreover, I don't know his financial situation, so earning a lot of money to be able to live comfortably for the rest of one's life will also help give her peace of mind. Rest in Peace Bill.
There's a John Calipari joke somewhere with that sentence.
I disagree. His estimated net worth at time of death was $20 million. All of his children appear to have successful careers, and he had a successful broadcasting career for many years.
I could see Walton planning to have most of these things sold to raise money for a charitable cause. Maybe the kids had the right of first refusal for some things, but I think his kids can also afford to buy what they want from this auction too. Luke is supposedly wealthier than his dad was because he made almost $34m as a player, and then he made millions more as a coach and real estate investor with his siblings.
Not everybody wants to hoard every single relic of the deceased.
Unless they want all these things prominently displayed throughout their homes, then it would be disrespectful to keep it boxed up in storage. Their father was famous, and maybe they see it as sharing their dad's legacy with people who idolized him? The money raised could be for a good cause. We don't know the details, but I don't think Bill expected all of his belongings to be passed down within the family for centuries to come.
I quit for a while but was a chronic smoker until 29. Im 38 now. I was able to finally kick the habit. Went back, smoked some, and had no enjoyment in it anymore. Never thought that would happen. I think I just outgrew it.
And the paranoia it gives me now is just over the top insane. I think I had less concerns when I was younger but now with life and kids it gives me extreme paranoia and I don’t even want it.
Had you told me at 20 that there would be a day I don’t even want to smoke at all, I’d have thought you were nuts. And what sucks is dispensaries began to open right near my house. Something I’ve wanted for an eternity and now I quit so long I don’t even care. We used to dream about that sht growing up while throwing 5 bucks together 4 ways to get a 20 of Bab.
Had a buddy that was smoking that delta 8 I think. Was drug testing for a really bad *** job he had been waiting on for years. Stopped smoking real and was using that to get through. This was in Tennessee where I believe it’s illegal now.
Long story short he got clean smoking that and went to drug test. Failed the test for Marijuana. Looked after he lost the job interview and read that you’ll still fail using it. Cost himself a ton of money and couldn’t even get his old job back. No idea why he didn’t check he just assumed.
I didn't imply that they should keep it all genius. Guess you weren't close with your father or you would understand keeping a few special items.
Me too! I was a heavy smoker till I was about 29. I felt the same way. Losing that tolerance made me super noid and I was never like that before, I do not know why that is but I know a lot of people say the same thing. Maybe if I started smoking daily again that would go away but I hate the way I feel when it happens. Edibles give me a body buzz and that’s what I’m looking for.