The connection and relationship between UCLA legends John Wooden and Bill Walton was truly something special. After Walton passed away on Memorial Day, the community mourned the loss of a superstar in every regard.
John Wooden will always be a legend in Westwood and across the country for a lot of reasons, with his one-of-a-kind quotes still resonating in the ears and hearts of many even until this very day.
After the news of Walton’s passing, a clip surfaced on the internet of Walton talking in detail about some of Wooden’s one-liners, something that Walton admitted changed who he was as a person and a player.
Watch for yourself.
“It’s ok to disagree. Just don’t be disagreeable.”
Lessons on life and leadership through the prism of basketball from UCLA coach John Wooden, delivered by Bill Walton. This is well worth 2:41 of your day. Rest In Peace, Big Fella. pic.twitter.com/6d0Th3w6IG
— Christopher Gabriel (@CGProgram) May 27, 2024
UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close also quoted the same “It’s ok to disagree. Just don’t be disagreeable” quip from Wooden, so it’s safe to say the legendary coach left an impact on many, just like Walton has done.