There has never been a sports broadcaster quite like Bill Walton. For more than three decades, the NBA legend has graced the airwaves with his unique blend of goofiness, passion, head-scratching analogies, and all of the Grateful Dead t-shirts. So, what can a reporter learn from a late-night conversation with the broadcaster who makes on-air references to everything from 50,000 year-old meteors to former Idaho Senator Larry Craig? The Athletic's Christopher Kamrani went to find out -- and found himself inspired.

Read Christopher Kamrani's story about Bill Walton:

https://theathletic.com/2361958/2021/02/03/bill-walton-espn-the-athletic-interview/?source=theleadpodcast

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