Oct 13, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Lonnie Walker IV (12) during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

NBA Fans React To Lonnie Walker News

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Oct 20, 2024 3:53 PM ET

Lonnie Walker spent the preseason playing for the Boston Celtics before getting waived on Saturday.

The former Miami star averaged 7.3 points, 1.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per contest while shooting 42.9% from the field and 31.3% from the three-point range in four preseason games (one start).

During his one start, he had 20 points while shooting 8/15 from the field.

Lonnie Walker IV had the HOT HAND in the @celtics win over the Raptors! ☘️

His 20 PTS helped Boston improve to a perfect 4-0 in the #NBAPreseason. pic.twitter.com/WEdKpxiKdS
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) October 14, 2024

Many fans wanted Walker to land a 15-man roster spot with the Celtics.

@statdefender: "The fact that Lonnie’s Walker can’t get a job just shows we need to expand the league ASAP"

The fact that Lonnie’s Walker can’t get a job just shows we need to expand the league ASAP
— Stat Defender (@statdefender) October 19, 2024

@7saile_: "lonnie walker is gonna be huge help wherever he goes"

lonnie walker is gonna be huge help wherever he goes
— Elias (@7saile_) October 19, 2024

@CelticsUnite18: "Lonnie Walker in Boston:

- Was ready to sacrifice his stats
- Always stayed after practice
- Earned his minutes
- Averaged 14/4/2 on 55 FG%

Did all he could."

Lonnie Walker in Boston:

- Was ready to sacrifice his stats
- Always stayed after practice
- Earned his minutes
- Averaged 14/4/2 on 55 FG%

Did all he could.

pic.twitter.com/IcPRCeyp0z
— CelticsUnite (@CelticsUnite18) October 19, 2024

@TheWestWolfPod: "His career is so weird to me because he's an automatic bucket and a Skywalker, yet he always seems to be let go."

His career is so weird to me because he's an automatic bucket and a Skywalker, yet he always seems to be let go.
— JDJackson (@TheWestWolfPod) October 19, 2024

@CelticsGRD: "He came to play, this is purely a money move.
Sad loss. He will find a home."

He came to play, this is purely a money move.
Sad loss. He will find a home.
— GreenRunsDeep (@CelticsGRD) October 19, 2024

Walker was the 18th pick in the 2018 NBA Draft and has spent time with the Brooklyn Nets, San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Lakers over six seasons.

His career averages are 9.8 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest while shooting 42.3% from the field and 38.4% from the three-point range in 58 games.

He was with the Lakers during the 2023 season when they reached the Western Conference finals.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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