Bill Walton had a resurgence this season at the mic for ESPN college hoops broadcasts. But no figure in sports and sports media has truly made it until they’re the subject of a Frank Caliendo impersonation.
That’s what happened to Walton during his appearance on “Mike & Mike” on Wednseday. Mike Greenberg interjected their phone conversation with Walton to introduce a second caller, “Not Bill Walton.”
Hijinks ensued, and at times it was seriously difficult to differentiate Walton from Caliendo. He leaned on Walton’s penchant for big words and nailed his speech cadence.
Caliendo can grow wearisome, but it’s still fun to see him unveil a new, sharp impression.