Walton, who passed after a battle with cancer in May, was a fan of the iconic jam band, even famously taking his Celtics ...

Everyone has a favorite band, but not everyone loves their favorite band as much as Bill Walton loved the Grateful Dead.

Amazing Sport Stories: Bill Walton’s The Grateful Team Bill Walton’s The Grateful Team: Ep 1 One basketballer’s journey from the USSR to the NBA - and a Grateful Dead concert 39 mins ...

Bill Walton turned out to be that missing piece ... He developed a chemistry with the team – and even took several members to a Grateful Dead concert. "I knew we had a hell of a chance ...

On June 12, Hunt Auctions will present Bill Walton's personal collection ... some memorable Grateful Dead items relating to Walton's status as one of the most iconic followers of the band.

Bill Walton, who starred for John Wooden's UCLA Bruins before becoming a Hall of Famer and one of the biggest stars in basketball broadcasting, died Monday, the league announced on behalf of his ...