Kemba Walker

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NBA Star Kemba Walker Retires: A Look Back at a Remarkable Career

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Former NBA All-Star Kemba Walker announces retirement after a stellar 12-season career! 🏀 #NBA #Retirement

NBA fans were left in shock as four-time NBA All-Star, Kemba Walker, announced his retirement from professional basketball. Walker, known for his remarkable career spanning 12 seasons and averaging 19.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game, bid farewell to the sport that he graced with his talent.

Starting from his college days at UConn, where he shone brightly and won a national championship, Walker paved his way to the NBA, playing for franchises like the Hornets, Celtics, Knicks, and Mavericks. His absence from the NBA last season hinted at his decision to close this chapter of his life.

Despite the ups and downs of his NBA journey, Kemba Walker's legacy remains unforgettable. From his electrifying performances on the court to being named a four-time NBA All-Star, Walker has left an indelible mark on the basketball world. As he officially retires, fans and colleagues alike honor his contributions to the game.

In a heartfelt retirement announcement, Walker expressed gratitude for his basketball career, acknowledging that it had all been a dream. The basketball community now bids farewell to a true legend, Kemba Walker, as he embarks on a new chapter outside the basketball arena.

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Four-time NBA all-star Kemba Walker announces retirement (Sportsnet.ca)

Walker, 34, spent 12 seasons in the NBA and put up career averages of 19.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 5.3 assists over 750 games. His most productive years came ...

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Former UConn guard Kemba Walker announces his retirement from ... (NBC Connecticut)

Four-time NBA All-Star guard and former UConn star Kemba Walker says he's retiring. The 34-year-old Walker wasn't in the NBA this past season but did play.

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Kemba Walker retires: Four-time All-Star spent 12 seasons in NBA ... (CBSSports.com)

The veteran point guard played in 12 NBA seasons for four different franchises, most notably the Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets. He last played in the NBA in 2023 ...

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Former All-Star guard Kemba Walker announces retirement | NBA.com (NBA.com)

Kemba Walker, who played for the Hornets, Celtics, Knicks and Mavs in his career, was a 4-time NBA All-Star.

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4-time NBA All-Star, NCAA champion Kemba Walker announces his ... (Yahoo Sports)

“I'm here to share that I am officially retiring from basketball,” Walker wrote in his retirement announcement. “This has all been a dream. When I look back, I ...

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UConn great, four-time NBA All-Star Kemba Walker retires - ESPN (ESPN)

Kemba Walker, who won a championship at UConn and was a 4-time All-Star in the NBA, announced his retirement Tuesday.

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Kemba Walker retires at 34 (Basketnews.com)

After playing his first season overseas with AS Monaco, the 34-year-old Kemba Walker announced his retirement on social media.

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Kemba Walker announces retirement; NCAA champion with UConn ... (USA TODAY)

Kemba Walker led Connecticut to the 2011 national championship and played 12 seasons with four NBA teams in his career.

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UConn legend Kemba Walker announces retirement from basketball (CT Insider)

Kemba Walker led UConn men's basketball to five victories in five days at the 2011 Big East Tournament, and the national championship.

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Former UConn star Kemba Walker announces his retirement Tuesday (FOX 61)

Walker, a four-time NBA All-Star, played for the Hornets, Celtics, Knicks and Mavs.

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Four-time All-Star guard Kemba Walker announces his retirement ... (Abccolumbia.com)

Walker averaged 19.3 points in 750 career regular-season games with the Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets (2011-19), Boston Celtics (2019-21), New York Knicks (2021-22) ...

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Kemba Walker, Charlotte's all-time leading scorer, officially retires ... (Charlotte Observer)

Kemba Walker, all-time leading scorer in Charlotte Hornets franchise history, announced his retirement on Tuesday.

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Kemba Walker has retired. The Charlotte Hornets should retire his ... (Charlotte Observer)

Former Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker announced his retirement Tuesday. Walker, the Hornets' all-time leading scorer, played eight seasons for the team ...

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Kemba Walker Retires After 12 Seasons In NBA (Victoria Advocate)

Walker began his basketball career with the UConn Huskies and led them to an NCAA title in 2011, averaging 23.5 points per game that season. The 2011 First-Team ...

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Retired Kemba Walker rejoins Hornets as part of coaching staff - ESPN (ESPN)

Kemba Walker is returning to the Hornets, joining the coaching staff as a player enhancement coach.

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Kemba Walker returning to Hornets as an assistant as new coach ... (Toronto Star)

FILE - Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (8) shoots between New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (9) and guard Wayne Ellington during the second half of an NBA ...

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Kemba Walker Returns to Hornets in Coaching Role After NBA ... (Sports Illustrated)

Kemba Walker is reuniting with the Charlotte Hornets following his retirement from basketball.

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