DALLAS – Legendary NBA player Bill Walton will deliver the keynote address at the 2008 International Pool, Spa, Patio Expo Nov. 18-20 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

Held immediately prior to the opening of the show, Walton’s address, “Nothing But Net,” will take place at 10 a.m. Nov. 18 in the Mandalay Bay Ballroom.

During his presentation, Walton will discuss the characteristics that create success in business, including focusing on teamwork, overcoming adversity, hard work, the fundamentals and a positive attitude.

“We are delighted that Bill Walton will be offering his first-hand experience,” said Donna Bellantone, director of the expo. "As a proven leader, Walton will provide attendees with a wealth of inspiration and business advice based on a brilliant career in sports."

Walton played college basketball for John Wooden at UCLA, where he was a member of the 1972 and 1973 NCAA championship teams that accumulated an NCAA record 88-game winning streak. He also won the Player of the Year Award in 1972, 1973 and 1974, and went on to become the No. 1 overall NBA draft selection in 1974.

Walton’s professional basketball career included two NBA championship titles and being named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player in 1978. In 1993, he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. In 1997, he was selected as one of the NBA’s 50 greatest players of all time.

Walton currently works as the lead analyst for ESPN/ABC’s coverage of the NBA and is a regular contributor to NBA.com, ESPN.com, ESPN Radio and ESPN The Magazine.

The show will also feature such industry products as swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, water features, casual furniture, pumps and heaters, lighting, landscape décor, hearth and grills.