Bill Walton's Chewbacca Claim Debunked by George Lucas

Despite Walton's assertion that Chewbacca was modeled after him, George Lucas credits his Alaskan Malamute as the true inspiration.

Bill Walton humorously claims Chewbacca from 'Star Wars' was modeled after him, citing physical similarities and a supposed audition.
George Lucas has previously stated that Chewbacca's inspiration came from his Alaskan Malamute, not Walton.
Walton, a basketball Hall of Famer, shared the anecdote during ESPN's coverage of a college basketball game.
Despite Walton's claims, the role of Chewbacca was famously played by Peter Mayhew in the 'Star Wars' series.
Walton's entertaining commentary continues to captivate audiences, regardless of the veracity of his Chewbacca story.