Bill Walton played at UCLA from 1971 to 1974. Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Bill Walton sends incredible message to UCLA for Final Four

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 4/2/21

You’d be hard-pressed to find a bigger UCLA fan than Bill Walton, and he came ready with a fantastic video message for the Bruins ahead of the Final Four.

Walton sent a message to Bruins players — from in front of a truly great backdrop — that functioned as a mixture of praise and encouragement, urging the team to “do your best.” He also wishes the Bruins “good luck, good everything, today and forevermore.”

Bill Walton… one of a kind

The legendary @BillWalton delivers a message for @UCLAMBB. #FinalFour pic.twitter.com/to0J52zMOG

— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) April 2, 2021

If that can’t get UCLA fired up for its meeting with Gonzaga, nothing will.

Walton’s eccentricities are well-known to basketball fans everywhere. If anything, this is actually pretty tame from him. He’s definitely done his part to try and ensure that the “Conference of Champions” gets an entry into the championship game.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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