It was Bill Walton. I reached out to Walton ... Walton’s four sons entered the family business as well with Luke playing and coaching in the NBA. He won two titles with the Los Angeles Lakers ...

Bill shared a touching story in his memory. "Big Luke was so important in my life that I named our next born son (Luke Walton) after him. On the day when Little Luke was born, Maurice brought over ...

and Bill Walton has plenty on what's happening ... is the proud father of his four sons Adam, Nathan, Luke, and Christopher, and is a devoted Grateful Dead fan and honorary member of the band.

Bill Walton, a National Basketball Association ... He leaves behind his wife and four sons, including Luke Walton - a former NBA player and now an assistant coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers.