It was, to borrow a phrase, the greatest day in the history of the world.
Bill Walton — the tie-dye wearing, 7-foot, hyperbolic hoops-legend-turned-announcer — made his 2016-17 McKale Center debut Tuesday night. He called the game alongside play-by-play man Ted Robinson.
We polled Star readers for some of their best Waltonisms from the game. The results?
Walton spoke at length about central Finland. Arizona star Lauri Markkanen hails from Finland.
He mentioned that Eastern New Mexico is the home of the Comanche Indians, so this game has a “special meaning” for UA big man Chance Comanche.
At one point, he accidentally (on purpose?) referred to UA big man Lauri Markkanen as “Mauri Larkknanen.”
He also declared “I love tripping in the desert!” and mentioned Coachella.
Walton will call Pac-12 games throughout the conference season, so expect him to return soon.
