Bill Walton Attends E3 2016, Challenges Gamers to 'Street Fighter' Battles

Kyle Newport @@KyleNewportFeatured ColumnistJune 16, 2016

Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Bill Walton is the best and he's also the newest member of the @ESPN_Esports team. He's with us at #E32016 today. https://t.co/ClNdzl1Eec

Even though he has made a living in the sport of basketball, Hall of Famer and commentator Bill Walton is into more than just hoops.

The 63-year-old is also a fan of video games.

The Electronic Entertainment Expo, commonly known as E3, is being held in Los Angeles this week. Given that he's an L.A. guy, Walton made a point to experience the event Thursday.

It turned out to be quite the spectacle:

Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
We've also recruited Brad Daugherty to the ESPN esports team. https://t.co/0YUPDn9n6p

Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Bill Walton is taking over E3. #E32016 https://t.co/dvM1s2JsUT

Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Bill Walton is getting ready for the Street Fighter tournament at E3. https://t.co/xZZQBSM9Aa https://t.co/JGn7Le8Tk9

Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Bill Walton is challenging everyone at Street Fighter. He already beat me. #E32016 https://t.co/uOwWcqQAU8

Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Bill Walton is holding his own in the Street Fighter tournament at E3. https://t.co/8d0maMS0mb

Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Bill Walton is a natural gamer. #E32016 https://t.co/j0vOiTSmot

ESPN Esports @ESPN_Esports
.@BillWalton warming up against @ArashMarkazi - "I love to win!" https://t.co/bO0xMaRvPr

Classic Bill Walton.

While the former No. 1 overall pick may (reportedly) be able to hold his own in the Street Fighter tournament, Walton does need help with something:

ESPN Esports @ESPN_Esports
.@BillWalton needs your help picking his gamertag! What should Bill's nickname be? https://t.co/r4iceUweWQ

The sportscaster has become an internet sensation for the way he calls basketball games, so there are bound to be an endless number of gamertags that would fit him well.

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