Kemba Walker is a professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association. Kemba Walker is an American basketball player who was drafted by the Charlotte Bobcats in the 2011 NBA Draft.
Quick Facts
| Full Name: | Kimber Walker |
|---|---|
| Born Date: | 08 May 1990 |
| Age: | 33 years |
| Horoscope: | Taurus |
| Lucky Number: | 5 |
| Lucky Stone: | Emerald |
| Lucky Color: | Green |
| Best Match for Marriage: | Virgo, Cancer, Capricorn |
| Gender: | Male |
| Profession: | Basketball player |
| Country: | United States |
| Height: | 6 feet 0 inches (1.83m) |
| Marital Status: | in-relation |
| Dating | Ashtyn Montgomery |
| Birth Place | Bronx, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Education | The University of Connecticut. |
| Father | Paul Walker |
| Mother | Andrea Walker |
| Siblings | (4) Akil, Keya, Sharifa, Kayla |
Kimber Walker Biography
Kemba Hudley Walker was born on May 8, 1990, in the Bronx, New York, to Paul and Adrea Walker. He is 33 years old and of American nationality as of 2024. He is of African-American descent. His mother is from St. Croix, and he was born in Antigua.
Walker is the youngest of four siblings, with two brothers, Akil and Keya, and two sisters, Sharifa and Kayla.
Kimber Walker Education
In terms of education, he attended Rice High School in Harlem, New York, and later enrolled at the University of Connecticut.
Kimber Walker Height And Weight
With a height of 6 feet and a weight of 83 kg, this handsome player has a fit physique. His hair is black, and his eyes are brown in color. However, we do not have any other information about his body measurement.
Career
He played against Senior guard Simeon Career in a 53-51 victory at Madison Square Garden in the early days of his junior year. He was a member of McDonald’s All-American Team before joining the elite New York County Gauchos AAU Basketball program. He was named to the Big East All-Rookie Team after averaging 25.5 minutes per game, making him more than a regular non-starter. In 2009-2010, he started 34 games and averaged 14.6 points per game.
He led the team in scoring for the eighth time in the last nine games, with 18 points at Virginia Tech. Then he was named to the (USBWA) United States Basketball Writers Association’s First Team All-District. Later, in 2010-2011, he played twelve games, leading the nation with 26.7 points per contest. He was named tournament MVP after leading the Huskies to victory.
He scored 130 points in five games, a record for any conference tournament in the previous 15 years. As a result, the University of Connecticut became the first school to win five games in five days and receive a conference championship. Later on, he was named Most Outstanding Player (NCCA Basketball Tournament).
After graduating from the University of Connecticut in 2011, he entered the 2011 NBA draft. The Charlotte Bobcats selected him ninth overall. Following that, he took part in the 2012 Rising Stars Challenge during All-Star Weekend. Similarly, in his NBA career, he won his first game. In the 2012-2013 season, he averaged 17.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 5.7 assists.
He was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week after scoring 22,5 points, grabbing 5.5 rebounds, and dishing out 8.8 assists in a single week. Charlotte Hornets was based on the Charlotte Bobcats. On October 29, after finishing the 2014-15 season, he signed a four-year, $49 million contract with the hornets. On December 27, he scored a career-high 42 points in a game against the Orlando Magic.
From January 2 to 7, he scored 30, 33, and 31 points, making him one of four players in Charlotte Hornets history to do so. Later, on November 4, 2016, he scored his 700th point against the Brooklyn Nets. He became the team’s second player in history to reach 8000 career points. Similarly, with 36 points against the Milwaukee Bucks in the game, he broke the franchise record. Then, on December 4, he became the first player in franchise history to have 200 career 20-point games.
Following that, he scored 20 points against the Detroit Pistons and 29 points against the Orlando Magic. He once again set a franchise record with three-pointers, this time against the Atlanta Hawks. On July 6, 2019, he signed a four-year, $141 million contract with the Boston Celtics, making his debut against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 23, 2019. And, as the 16th pick in his draft, he recently signed with the New York Knicks in August 2021.
Kimber Walker Net Worth
When it comes to his earnings, this Professional Basketball player has a well-to-do life. In 2011, he signed a multi-year shoe contract with Armour. He later signed a Jordan Brand contract as well. According to media sources, he has a net worth of $20 million as of March 2024.
Kimber Walker Girlfriend, Dating
Ashtyn Montgomery is Kemba Walker’s current girlfriend. But, like other celebrities, he has kept his personal life private and out of the spotlight.
