After the news broke that Portland native, Portland Trail Blazer and legendary broadcaster Steve "Snapper" Jones passed away in Houston at the age of 75, one of his fellow teammates both on the court and in the booth, Hall of Famer Bill Walton, used some of his airtime while doing commentary for the Arkasas vs. UCONN game at the PK80 Tournament last weekend to eulogize his friend in true Walton fashion.
"One of the finest human beings I have ever known," said Walton as the play on the court continued. "Steve Jones, ten years older than I am, Steve Jones saved my basketball career, he made my broadcasting career.