During a UCLA basketball game in January 2017, broadcaster Bill Walton surprised athletic communications director Alex Timiraos by singing him 'Happy Birthday' on ESPN. Despite Timiraos's initial reluctance to have any attention on him, Walton used the opportunity to highlight Timiraos’s contributions and longevity with the program. Recognized as a former UCLA star, Walton has remained influential among the basketball community, fondly remembering those associated with the team and periodically engaging with fans and staff alike.
The idea to give Alex Timiraos, the team's athletic communications director, a birthday shout-out had been raised at the morning shootaround.
Walton warbled on ESPN late in the Bruins' victory over California in January 2017.
He looks like he's 19. Alex has been here for 10 years.
Decades after leading UCLA to two national titles in his three college seasons as one of the most dominant centers to ever play the game.
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