Kemba Walker has announced his retirement from professional basketball at 34.
After playing his first season overseas with AS Monaco, the 34-year-old Kemba Walker announced his retirement on social media.
"I want to start this by thanking God for everything he has given me. Basketball has done more for me than I could've ever imagined, and I am super thankful for the amazing journey I've had.
With that, I'm here to share that I am officially retiring from the game of basketball. This has all been a dream. When I look back, I still can't believe the things I achieved in my career.
I know I couldn't have made it to this point without my incredible support system around me. There are so many people to thank - my mom, dad and entire family, my teammates who have become family, and the coaches who believed in me and brought out the best in me.
Basketball will forever be a part of my life, so this isn't goodbye. I'm excited for what's next."
Walker played in 26 EuroLeague games this past season, averaging 4.4 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 1.1 assists for 4.6 PIR in 11 minutes of playing time.
His best game came in against Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens in December when Walker scored 13 points, grabbed three rebounds, and drew four fouls for 21 PIR.
The 12-year NBA veteran last played in the strongest basketball league for the Dallas Mavericks during the 2022-23 season.
Walker had a short nine-game stint in Dallas, averaging a career-low 8.0 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists on 42.1% shooting.
Four-time NBA All-Star (2017–20) has NBA career averages of 19.3 points, 5.3 assists, and 3.8 rebounds in 750 games (697 starts) with Charlotte (2011-19), Boston (2019-21), New York (2021-22), and Dallas (2022-23).
Drafted No. 9 overall by then-named Charlotte Bobcats in 2011, Walker had an injury-riddled last five seasons after playing all 82 regular-season games in 2018-19.
The point guard was born in the Bronx and played his high school ball for Rice in Manhattan before starring at UConn in college. He won NCAA in 2011.
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