ESPN posted a humorous tribute video to the late Bill Walton ahead of tipoff at the Maui Invitational on Monday, showcasing some of his colorful adventures at previous tournaments.

Let’s just say the network had plenty of material to work with for the video.

Walton, who died on May 27 at the age of 71, was legendary for his antics and carefree lifestyle, and judging by the video, Hawaii provided him with many fun adventures as he covered previous Maui Invitationals for ESPN. The video shows him doing pretty much everything a tourist can do in the Aloha State. There’s a video of Walton performing native dances, paddling an outrigger canoe, buried in the sand on the beach, appearing to swim with giant turtles… you get the idea. The only thing missing was a Grateful Dead soundtrack.

As the 2024 Maui Invitational kicks off on ESPN platforms, we remember our beloved college basketball analyst and iconic NBA player, the late Bill Walton@MauiInv | #MauiHoops pic.twitter.com/fwXzhDjD33

— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) November 25, 2024

The video ends with Walton relaxing in a spa and happily saying, “I love Maui.”

The tournament started Monday afternoon at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui. This year’s eight-team field is filled with three AP Top 5 teams: back-to-back national champions UConn, currently ranked No. 2, along with Auburn (No. 4) and Iowa State (No. 5). Traditional powers North Carolina and Michigan State are in attendance, along with Memphis, Dayton and Colorado.

Walton has paid close attention during his previous visits to Maui. His presence is sorely missed on basketball broadcasts.

(ESPN)