
This perhaps forced the C's to trade him to the OKC. Then in the 2021 playoffs, the injury-plagued Walker played just three games and averaged a postseason low 12.7 points. However, the Celtics made it to the Eastern Conference Finals and Walker averaged 19.6 points, 4.1 assists, and 5.1 rebounds during the postseason that ended with a defeat against NBA Finalists Miami Heat. Walker had a bitter-sweet debut season in Boston, which was partially plagued by injuries. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports The times of struggle Boston, Massachusetts, USA Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (8) defends against New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (9) in the third quarter at TD Garden. Both parties developed a mutual interest, after which he was sent to the Celtics via a sign and trade. The time was eventually up for Walker with the Hornets as the Boston Celtics came calling in 2019. To date, Walker leads the Hornets' history books in most field goals made, three-point field goals made, free-throws made, and minutes played. He enjoyed a tremendous scoring run in 2019 as he finished the season with averages of 25.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5.9 assists.

Things at the newly renamed Hornets franchise quickly turned into a one-man show, and Walker was doing it all. He led them to the 2014 playoffs and put up impressive numbers against the Miami Heat, but they still got swept by LeBron James and co.

Walker quickly transformed as Charlotte's integral roster piece. He impressed with his shooting and started all 82 games as a sophomore. Walker went down as the ninth overall pick in the 2011 draft as the then Charlotte Bobcats selected him. But in NBA 2K22, his ratings dropped to 83 with a playmaker's build and 43 badges in total. The former Celtics guard was awarded a 86 overall rating owing to his displays in the previous season. Kemba Walker NBA CareerĪs for his virtual self, Walker is a well-designed athlete in the NBA 2K21 game. His averages of 23.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.5 assists guided UConn to the NCAA Division I championship game, where he scored 16 points to seal the title and earn the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player honor. One of Walker's most memorable moments came when he hit the game-winning buzzer-beater to knockout #3 ranked Pittsburgh Panthers. He fulfilled his expectations as a junior.

Massive success came when Kemba Walker led UConn to the National Championship in 2011. His game with the University of Connecticut saw an upward curve as he got better with each passing year. The five-star recruit then committed to play for UConn, where he flourished with his natural talent. He averaged 18.2 points and 5.3 assists as a senior, which earned him a spot in the 2008 McDonald’s All-American game. Walker attended Rice High School, a private institution where he honed his basketball skills. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports Kemba Walker's High School & College Stats Brooklyn, New York, USA Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (8) drives the ball defended by Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) during the first quarter of game one in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs.
