Idaho Stampede Star Antoine Walker To Retire After 12 Years In NBA, Ends Career In D-League
Idaho Stampede star Antoine Walker told his fellow teammates on Saturday that he was quitting basketball after a 16 year career that included 12 years in the NBA.
A three-time NBA all-star Walker was appearing in the D-League finale for the NBDL against the Bakersfield Jam on Saturday night and he is expected to formally announce his retirement in the coming days.
Three-time All-Star Antoine Walker is retiring from basketball, telling his Idaho Stampede teammates Saturday that he had decided to call it quits.
Walker was picked sixth overall in the 1996 NBA Draft where he starred on the Boston Celtics with an average of 20 points in five of his seasons with the Boston Celtics.
The 6-foot-9 Walker also spent time with Dallas and Atlanta before moving on to the Miami Heat in 2006 where he won an NBA championship. Walkers last dance in the National Basketball Association occurred during the 2007-2008 season when he played for the Timberwolves.
During his career Antoine Walker was known for two things, playing a strong game of b-ball and money issues off the court. The former all-stars money troubles became such a big issue that he reportedly sold his NBA championship ring to pay off his debts. Walker had previously received 5-years probation involving debt owed to a Vegas casino.
During his NBA career Antoine Walker averaged 17.5 points and 7.7 rebounds with a 3-point range scoring percentage of 30 percent. Walker will retire as the 21st best overall 3-point shooter of all time based on the number of baskets scored over the entire time of his NBA career.
