Walton’s professional career began as the number one overall
pick in the 1974 NBA draft by the Portland Trailblazers. He was a member of their championship team in 1977. In 1986, he earned another championship title with the Boston Celtics.

He played with the Trailblazers 1974-1979, the San Diego Clippers 1979-1984 then relocated Los Angeles Clippers in 1985 and the
Boston Celtics 1985-1988. Walton is also the second of only five players in the history of the NBA to lead the league in both blocked shots and rebounding in the same season.