ESPN expert Bill Walton—who played for the Portland Trail Blazers, the Los Angeles Clippers and the Boston Celtics all through his vocation—told ESPN’s Dave Pasch that President Obama was the best alternative to mentor the UCLA Bruins. Walton knows a bit of something about the Bruins’ desires, considering the b-ball legend drove the group to two national title wins during the 1970s.
“What kind of qualities ought to UCLA search for in the following mentor?” Pasch asked the resigned NBA player. “Barack Obama,” Walton answered.
Pasch appeared to be suspicious about the proposal, saying, “I don’t believe he’s going to mentor.” But Walton, who was drafted into the Basketball of Fame in 1993, did not withdraw, describing Pasch’s faltering as “negative.”
“I’m staying with Barack Obama until the point when he says no,” Walton attested.
President Obama has constantly cherished the game, and even had the White House’s tennis court changed over to be utilized as a full b-ball court, as well. His brother by marriage, Craig Robinson, who is Michelle Obama’s more seasoned sibling, has instructed expertly since 1999.
It’s not Walton’s first time conveying governmental issues to the court. He stood out as truly newsworthy during the ’70s when he played for Portland while utilizing his VIP for political and social promotion, standing up in restriction of atomic influence plants and fund-raising for Native Americans.
The lasting UCLA head mentor position is yet to be filled.
Watch the full video of Walton’s Obama underwriting, and see a few responses, underneath.
