Lonnie Walker has been a solid NBA player over the past six seasons.
After one year with the Brooklyn Nets, he became a free agent during the offseason.
On Wednesday evening, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski It was reported that Walker was signing with the Boston Celtics.
Free agent G Lonnie Walker IV has signed a one-year contract with the Boston Celtics, his agent George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group told ESPN. Walker IV averaged 9.7 points and shot 38 percent from three-point range in 58 games for Brooklyn last season. pic.twitter.com/uAvrtsIQkD
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 29, 2024
Many people reacted to the news on social media (including several NBA players).
Devin Vassell: “It’s hard 🤝🏽”
Hard 🤝🏽 https://t.co/kn7U1YZTYO
— Devin Vassell (@Yvngdevo) August 29, 2024
Dennis Smith Jr.: “No more victories for the good guys”
Harry Giles: “Yeah guys @lonniewalkeriv“
Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that the deal is a Proof 10.
By Charania: “Lonnie Walker IV’s contract details with the Celtics, per sources: Exhibit 10. An E10 allows the Celtics to give Walker a bonus if he is released after training camp and plays for the team’s G League affiliate in Maine.”
Lonnie Walker IV’s contract details with the Celtics, per sources: Exhibit 10. An E10 allows the Celtics to give Walker a bonus if he is released after training camp and plays for the team’s G League affiliate in Maine.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 29, 2024
By Keith Smith of Spotrac: “If players who can actually play, like Lonnie Walker, are going to take camp contracts, either we’ve gone too far with the CBA or teams are being WAY too cautious. He should have a guaranteed minimum contract, at the very least.”
If players who can actually play, like Lonnie Walker, have to take camp contracts, either we’ve gone too far with the CBA or teams are being WAY too cautious. He should have a guaranteed minimum contract, at the very least.
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) August 29, 2024
By Evan Sidery:”A player like Lonnie Walker, with proven skills, who has to earn his way onto a team with a training camp contract is further proof that the NBA is ready for immediate expansion.”
A player like Lonnie Walker, with proven skills, having to earn his way onto a team with a training camp contract is further evidence that the NBA is ready for immediate expansion. https://t.co/sc6ri7xnPC
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) August 29, 2024
Walker also spent time with the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs (in addition to Brooklyn).
His career averages are 9.8 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, while shooting 42.2 percent from the field and 35.6 percent from three-point range.
