Bill Walton Celtics shirt: Buy the Nike tie-dye NBA warmup now available with free shipping

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The 2024 NBA Finals are underway and before Game 1 even tipped off, one piece of merchandise captured the attention of basketball fans everywhere.

No, it wasn't the Finals edition jerseys with a bright gold patch that helped set the scene for the championship stage.

Instead, it was the Celtics warmup shirts that had everyone rushing to online sporting goods stores — only to find they weren't immediately available for purchase.

Fortunately, Nike moved quick and you can score the one-of-a-kind tie-dye warmup honoring the late Bill Walton on Fanatics.

Take a look at Boston's trending shooting shirts below.

BUY NOW: Celtics' Bill Walton tie-dye warmup shirt from Nike

NBA fans urge Nike to sell Celtics' Bill Walton warmup shirts

Boston wore special edition tie-dye Nike Bill Walton shirts during warmups in Game 1, honoring the Hall of Famer who passed away from cancer at the age of 71 on May 27.

Walton only spent the last two years of his NBA career with the Celtics but he will forever be remembered as a franchise legend for his contributions to the 1986 championship team.

Walton was loved by hoops fans everywhere for his passion for the game. He was endeared for his quirky personality and sense of humor that he continued to relay as a broadcaster following his playing career.

Since Walton truly was adored by all, Boston's tie-dye warmup shirts were a hit regardless of which team you root for.

Initially, NBA fans were beside themselves when they went to online marketplaces and they weren't for sale.

Fortunately, Nike moved fast and now fans can buy one of their own. You can purchase the shirt right now Fanatics which is also offering free shipping.

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Celtics tribute to Bill Walton

In addition to the shooting shirts, the Celtics also had Walton's family in attendance for a touching video tribute to honor Walton's illustrious playing career.

Boston also gave out awesome tie-dye Walton pins to media members, coaches and arena staff.

It was a nice touch by both the Celtics organization and the NBA to pay tribute to one of the most universally loved players in the history of the game on the biggest stage basketball has to offer.

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Kyle Irving

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You read that wrong – not Kyrie Irving. From Boston, graduated from the University of New Hampshire. Sixth season as a content producer for NBA.com's Global editions. Covering the NBA Draft has become his annual "dream come true" moment on the job. Irving has a soft spot for pass-first point guards, with Rajon Rondo and Steve Nash being two of his favorite players of all time.