Sixers Deliver Message to Exiting NBA Veteran

Walker will resume his career overseas. This time around, he’s going to play for Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Back in 2018, Walker wrapped up a run at Miami, playing just one season in the NCAA. He posted an average of 11 points, three rebounds, and two assists, while shooting 42 percent from the field and 35 percent from three.

When he entered the 2018 NBA Draft, Walker was selected 18th overall by the San Antonio Spurs. That’s where he spent the majority of his career.

After four seasons in San Antonio, Walker hit the free agency market. He reached a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2022. After appearing in 56 games with the Lakers, even picking up 32 starts, Walker hit the free agency market once again in 2023.

For the second season in a row, he signed a one-year deal. That time around, he joined the Brooklyn Nets. With the Sixers’ Atlantic Division rival, Walker came off the bench for 58 games. He averaged 10 points, three rebounds, and three assists while shooting 38 percent from three.

Last year, Walker intended to play for the Boston Celtics. He signed a one-year deal with the team in late August, but didn’t make the final cuts. As a result, he went to Lithuania to play in the LKL and the EuroLeague.

Eventually, Walker got out of his overseas contract and signed with the Sixers in February. He appeared in 20 games for Philadelphia, averaging 24 minutes of action.

For the Sixers, Walker averaged 12 points, three rebounds, and three assists. He knocked down 42 percent of his shots and 35 percent of his threes. When the Sixers had to make a decision on Walker’s team option, they declined to pick it up. As a result, Walker became a free agent.