NBA Legend Bill Walton Remembered Fondly After Passing at 71
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Boston sports radio host Fred Toucher sparked controversy by calling late NBA legend Bill Walton a 'phony hippie' and joking about his death. Toucher played a 2010 interview where he hung up on Walton, criticizing him for supporting his son's Lakers team. The segment sharply contrasted with the widespread praise Walton has received following his death.
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