Kemba Walker has officially announced his retirement from the NBA. Fans who have been following the league activities over the past few years will know that Walker was one of the top point guards in the NBA and is best remembered for his time with the Charlotte Hornets.
Although Walker played for several teams, he never went deep into the postseason. As a result, he became underrated when compared to the likes of Kyrie Irving and Steph Curry. While Kemba might not have been able to win a championship over his career. a look at some of his best moments on the court would certainly interest NBA fans.
Kemba Walker hit a game-winner vs the Toronto Raptors
Kemba Walker had quite a dynamic playstyle and could do everything that a point guard could do on the court. He proved to be a solid talent from the very beginning and had a college reputation before entering the NBA. Kemba established that his abilities would transfer to the league and made his name known better across the basketball community following a three-point game-winner against the Toronto Raptors.
Walker’s crossover against LeBron James and the Cavs
In terms of making an NBA comparison, one could claim that Kemba Walker is most similar to Kyrie Irving in terms of playstyle. His handles and ability to finish creatively at the rim are second to few. Some fans may remember Walker hitting LeBron James with a crossover and finishing the inside shot successfully.
Any highlight against someone like LeBron gains a fair amount of attention from fans. Moreover, this was a prime LeBron James from his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers. This speaks to Kemba Walker’s creative dribble and finishing abilities.Kemba Walker’s game winner vs the New Orleans Pelicans
This might just be the most impressive shot that Kemba Walker has made in his career. It occurred all the way back in 2015 in a matchup between the Charlotte Hornets and New Orleans Pelicans. Kemba and his squad were facing off against a young Anthony Davis and the Pelicans.
With the scores tied, Kemba drove to the rim while being guarded intensely. Although he lost control of the ball, Walker managed to get it back and put up a shot while being fouled in the process. The amount of focus required to make this shot should be something that fans would struggle to comprehend.Kemba Walker’s three-pointer got a reaction from Michael Jordan
While Kemba Walker did play for a few teams, the majority of fans remember him from his time with the Charlotte Hornets. Despite the fact that the team was owned by Michael Jordan, they were not having much success in terms of making it to the playoffs.
Kemba was the one good star on the Hornets and a player that brought a sense of value and respect for the franchise. His skills even earned an expression of admiration from Michael Jordan, who watched over a few games as the owner of the Hornets.Kemba’s dance after missing a three-pointer
Fans who have been following Kemba Walker will know about his impressive scoring performances. Walker is also well-known across the meme community after his reaction to finding out about a missed three-pointer attempt went viral.
Some will already know about the moment in discussion. Kemba Walker shot a three-pointer that had a high bounce on the rim. It appeared to be bouncing in when Walker turned around and initiated a small celebration. However, the ball ended up rattling out, turning Kemba’s celebration into a funny moment.Although this technically does not come under a highlight, it is undoubtedly something that fans will look back on in the future and remember Walker.
