Deemed unable to contribute positively to the results of the Knicks, Kemba Walker was sidelined by Tom Thibodeau. At the end of the contract this summer, a rumor envisages the return of the leader to Charlotte. An info signed Marc Berman of New York Post.
Few people can claim to have had a worse season than him this year. Presented by the Knicks as a hero at the start of the season, Kemba Walker gradually sank into the depths of Tom Thibodeau’s rotation, until he no longer played at all. With the injury of Derrick Rose last December, the leader had managed to grab a few minutes here and there, but without convincing his coach to reintegrate him into the New York sports project. It must be said that since he has knee problems, which occurred during his time in Boston, Kemba is only a shadow of the All-Star he was. Today, the 31-year-old is permanently sidelined for the rest of the season. With his contract expiring this summer, the Bronx native is more than likely to leave the Big Apple. But to go where? According to Marc Berman – of New York Post – the Charlotte Hornets would be a serious destination for Kemba Walker.
“According to an NBA source, Walker trained in Charlotte, North Carolina, his former team, and New York, going back and forth. Walker’s mother still lives in “Queen City” and the Hornets might be a future destination since he played eight seasons there. –Marc Berman
Mouai, logic a little wobbly but logical nonetheless. A true gossip professional, Berman has a habit of announcing all the All-Stars on the planet in New York. This time, he announces one on the start. To replace him, Steve Popper, of Newsday, says the Knicks would like to recover New York-born Donovan Mitchell. According to the journalist, to attract Spida, the front office has .. signed a former assistant Jazz coach. No, but what is the next step? They’re gonna get sponsored by Mitchell’s favorite cereal brand? Let’s put that nonsense aside and instead examine the Kemba Walker rumour. The point guard is very attached to the city of Charlotte, since he was drafted there and became an All-Star there. In “only” eight seasons with the Hornets, number 15 has passed leading scorer in franchise history, with 12,009 points. He is undoubtedly one of the most iconic players to have worn the Hornets jersey, alongside Larry Johnson, Muggsy Bogues and Gerald Wallace. Small problem, during his absence, the Hornets spun the keys to the future to LaMelo Ball. In case of return to Charlotte, Kemba will have to accept a back-up role behind the newly All-Star point guard. The New Yorker is no longer the player he was, but he remains an excellent teammate who will certainly be able to bring to the Charlotte bench. In 37 games played this season, Cardiac Kemba has 11.6 points, 3 rebounds and 3.5 assists, all with one knee left in the locker room. On the Charlotte side, it is Isaiah Thomas who currently occupies the position of veteran back-up behind LaMelo LaFrance Ball. If the rumor comes to fruition, a choice will have to be made between the two players with similar profiles. Two post 1 short scorers, All-Star in Boston, injured knee and looking for redemption. They are the same. But the sentimental tie obviously goes to Kemba. And who knows, maybe both will be resigned?
After such a nightmarish season, Kemba Walker needs to bounce back. If the point guard does indeed return to Charlotte, the story would be great and there’s no doubt he might contribute behind LaMelo Ball. And then, mentoring the young man who replaced him, what a symbol.
Text sources: Bleacher Report, New York Post
