Oct 13, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Lonnie Walker IV (12) controls the ball while Toronto Raptors guard Davion Mitchell (45) defends during the first half 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 31, 2024 2:08 PM ET

Lonnie Walker is coming off a year where he appeared in 58 games for the Brooklyn Nets.

The former Miami star finished the season with averages of 9.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest while shooting 42.3% from the field and 38.4% from the three-point range.

Over offseason, Walker signed with the Boston Celtics, but he was waived earlier this month.

On October 30, BC Zalgiris Kaunas announced that they had signed Walker.

Via BC Zalgiris Kaunas: "Zalgiris Kaunas adds a player with significant NBA experience, as the club signed 25-year-old Lonnie Walker IV until the end of the season.

Welcome to Kaunas, Loonie! "

Zalgiris Kaunas adds a player with significant NBA experience, as the club signed 25-year-old Lonnie Walker IV until the end of the season.

Welcome to Kaunas, Loonie! pic.twitter.com/cLj8KoFyGB
— BC Zalgiris Kaunas (@bczalgiris) October 30, 2024

Many NBA fans reacted to the news.

@ghostlakeshow: "Crazy he better than anybody on the laker bench right now easily"

Crazy he better than anybody on the laker bench right now easily
— Ghost (@ghostlakeshow) October 31, 2024

@hop_on_off: "Let see how he fits in Euroleague. It’s different basketball here"

Let see how he fits in Euroleague. It’s different basketball here
— ☘️ (@hop_on_off) October 31, 2024

@StephMuse_: "Lonnie Walker out the league but Bronny on a team.. What happened to my beautiful league"

Lonnie Walker out the league but Bronny on a team.. What happened to my beautiful league
— Steph Curry Muse (@StephMuse_) October 30, 2024

@NBAW0RLD24: "He deserves a roster spot, EuroLeague got a steal"

He deserves a roster spot, EuroLeague got a steal
— NBA World (@NBAW0RLD24) October 30, 2024

@LakersLead: "Damn, he’ll get his chance in the NBA again

Best of luck lonnie ❤️"

Damn, he’ll get his chance in the NBA again

Best of luck lonnie ❤️
— Lakers Lead (@LakersLead) October 30, 2024

@NetsKingdomAJ: "Unreal he’s better than a lot of players on NBA benches right now."

Unreal he’s better than a lot of players on NBA benches right now.
— NetsKingdom (@NetsKingdomAJ) October 30, 2024

Walker posted on October 29: "I’m only 25 all in due time ! The marathon continues. I know the stars will align. Self belief is the best belief. All apart of the story. Stay tuned ⏰"

I’m only 25 all in due time ! The marathon continues. I know the stars will align. Self belief is the best belief. All apart of the story. Stay tuned ⏰
— Lonnie Walker IV (@lonniewalker_4) October 29, 2024

Walker was the 18th pick in the 2018 NBA Draft.

He has played six seasons for the Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs.

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

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