The Sad, Sad Story of Antoine Walker

The Globe has an expose on the financial troubles facing former Celtics star Antoine Walker. The Cliffs Notes version: Walker likely squandered most of his $110 million fortune. Aside from the extravagant lifestyle; homes, cars, custom suits, watches, etc, Walker also supported 70 friends and family members. Former teammates say 'Toine always took care of them, paying for limos and the biggest dinner bills.Not only does Walker owe casinos, he also owes money to several credit card companies. He authorized five people to make charges on his card. Five? I have a hard time give my wife authorization. And there are the failed business ventures. Sadly, Antoine is going to be the poster child for future NBA stars on what-not-to-do.Here are some excerpts from the article. Some of this stuff is mind boggling:Living at the Bishops Forest condominium complex in Waltham during the Celtics season, Walker turned the pavement surrounding his home into a virtual luxury car lot - tw...