“I’m not 6’3, 6’4, but I got a big heart, and that’s it.”
― Kemba Walker
“They usually say as you get older, you can’t get better, but that’s not true. I’m living proof.”
― Kemba Walker
“I’m not the sharpest knife in the drawer. I just work hard.”
― Kemba Walker
“The future is something I’m looking forward to.”
― Kemba Walker
“My teammates trust me; they know I make the right plays. I’m not a selfish guy.”
― Kemba Walker
“NBA players are intense competitors, and it is truly humbling to know that my peers see me as someone who exhibits sportsmanship and respect on the court.”
― Kemba Walker
“I’d rather be the underdog than anything.”
― Kemba Walker
“When teams are really out on me, I’m trying to drag them out as much as possible so my teammates can make plays.”
― Kemba Walker
“Now I’m just a threat. I’m a threat out there. Guys are running out at me, and I’m able to either give them a pump fake or let it fly. Guys are going over the screens, and I’m able to get into the lane and find my teammates a lot better. It just makes things a lot easier for me.”
― Kemba Walker
“I’m about working, getting better, and proving people wrong.”
― Kemba Walker
“I’m low-key. I like my privacy.”
― Kemba Walker
“My favorite player is Carmelo; that’s just a guy I’ve been rocking with since he was at Syracuse. I’ve always been a big fan of Melo.”
― Kemba Walker
“I’m from a rough place: the Bronx.”
― Kemba Walker
“I just wanna stay loyal to the people who are loyal to me.”
― Kemba Walker
“I think, from just playing street ball and stuff like that, I was always able to play up with the older guys, and I think that got me physically and mentally prepared to play on a high level of basketball.”
― Kemba Walker
“At my height, I’ve got to be fast.”
― Kemba Walker
“I’m not supposed to be here. A lot of people from where I’m from don’t make it.”
― Kemba Walker
“I try to work hard each and every day to become a better player.”
― Kemba Walker
“There’s always doubts about me, and I always want to prove people wrong, so that’s what I try to do.”
― Kemba Walker
“I felt like the best player on the court every night in college.”
― Kemba Walker
“I dress myself. I don’t feel any pressure to dress. I like what I like.”
― Kemba Walker
“There were times I didn’t know if I even belonged in the NBA. Everyone at this level is so good – bigger, stronger, faster.”
― Kemba Walker
“I couldn’t care less about big markets. That’s not who I am.”
― Kemba Walker
“I want to be in the playoffs every year.”
― Kemba Walker
“People think of the Charlotte Hornets, and they think of me.”
― Kemba Walker
“For me, I love competing.”
― Kemba Walker
“There’s something to be said for being on a team for your whole career. Not many players have done that. Only a select few. That’s a goal to accomplish.”
― Kemba Walker
“I go hard each and every day.”
― Kemba Walker
“What’s going on in my life, I never bring it to the basketball court.”
― Kemba Walker
“I love the Hornets’ colors.”
― Kemba Walker
“Jeremy Lamb is a great dancer.”
― Kemba Walker
“Troy Daniels is pretty good dresser.”
― Kemba Walker
“I’m pretty shy, believe it or not.”
― Kemba Walker
“Without New York, I wouldn’t be the person I am today.”
― Kemba Walker
“There are so many things going on in this world that are unbelievable. A lot of gun violence and police brutality.”
― Kemba Walker
“It’s very important to inspire the next generation.”
― Kemba Walker
“There were doubts when I got drafted. I’ve seen plenty of articles and things, like that I probably wouldn’t be an elite point guard. I wanted to prove people wrong. And when I got my first contract, they said I was overpaid. I proved them wrong again.”
― Kemba Walker
“People should have the chance to say whatever they want, especially a guy like LeBron. He’s huge, an icon. He should have an opinion if he wants to.”
― Kemba Walker
“Charlotte means a lot to me. This city has embraced me – allowed me to be who I am, allowed me to grow as a man.”
― Kemba Walker
“I knew I’m a hard worker and always wanted to be great at this game.”
― Kemba Walker
“Change is very scary.”
― Kemba Walker
“Superstar – I mean, when I think of superstar, I think of LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, names like that. I don’t know if I can put myself in that category.”
― Kemba Walker
“You see guys who are on elite teams. I don’t want to do that. I want to create something special here in Charlotte, something that we have never had here before. I want to create some consistency.”
― Kemba Walker
“I definitely know a lot of guys that played in the league that came from the Bronx, but not a lot of them are a franchise all-time leading scorer. It’s special, and I take pride in that.”
― Kemba Walker
“I’m pretty sure anyone that goes home to play where they’re from, it’s exciting for them.”
― Kemba Walker
“Of course, I’ve been a Knicks fan growing up, always rooted for the home team. But I really can’t see myself in a Knicks jersey – only because I’ve been in one jersey.”
― Kemba Walker
“The Knicks are a special team.”
― Kemba Walker
“I’ve been hearing it for years now, the Knicks. Every time I come home, it’s, ‘When are you coming home to the Knicks?’”
― Kemba Walker
“The respect from my peers is what means a lot to me. The guys I go up against each and every night. You know, to have their respect, I think that’s huge. And that’s what I care most about, to have the respect of my peers.”
― Kemba Walker
“I don’t know if a lot of players can actually say they played in the All-Star Game in their actual city, their team’s city.”
― Kemba Walker
“What kid doesn’t want to play in MSG? I’ve been fortunate enough to play there many, many times during my basketball career. Every chance I get to play there, I try to embrace it. I just love playing there.”
― Kemba Walker
“There are definitely die-hard fans. That’s one thing about people from Brooklyn: they’re very loyal, die-hard, believe in their team.”
― Kemba Walker
“I just want to do something special in Charlotte. I’ve been there eight years now, and we haven’t really been consistent as far as winning. I just want to try to establish that culture at some point. That’s what I want to do. I just want to make it a winning organization.”
― Kemba Walker
“I’m tired of not being in the playoffs… I hate watching them on TV.”
― Kemba Walker
“I’ve always felt like I’m a winning player. Like I deserved it to be in the playoffs – to be battling.”
― Kemba Walker
“I’m not a big traveler.”
― Kemba Walker
“I put my work in throughout my career to become the player I am today. It’s never about the money. I want to win.”
― Kemba Walker
“I’m a loyal guy.”
― Kemba Walker
“I guess it’s a good thing to know that I am wanted.”
― Kemba Walker
“I’ve come a very long way, especially from my young career. From not always being the best guy on the team to just increasing my work ethic every single year, every single summer. Just seeing the hard work pay off, I think that’s what’s most gratifying for me.”
― Kemba Walker
“I know teams are gameplanning against me, trying to not let me shoot pull-ups, basically trying to take me out of the game as much as they can.”
― Kemba Walker
“What I’m trying to do is play the game the right way, not force shots up. Whenever I have my opportunities, take ’em.”
― Kemba Walker
“Marvin Williams is solid, and he can shoot, and he’ll definitely stretch the defense.”
― Kemba Walker
“It’s amazing now the amount of love we get around this city from all the Hornets’ fans. Growing up, you really don’t understand it. Now I’m really starting to realize what Hornets means here in Charlotte.”
― Kemba Walker
“I just really, really hate being cold.”
― Kemba Walker
“If the play is drawn up for me, you better believe I’m going to go and try to win the game.”
― Kemba Walker
“When I get down, I can sense my teammates looking at me, and they can get down as well. That was something I had to learn over the years.”
― Kemba Walker
“It’s tough when you’re a young player and sometimes things are not going your way.”
― Kemba Walker
“I just have that extra boost in games. I don’t know why.”
― Kemba Walker
“My dream is to get to the NBA, obviously. But it will be when the time is right.”
― Kemba Walker
“Kids from New York usually don’t stay in New York anymore: they go to prep schools and all sorts of stuff nowadays. I’m just happy to be one of the guys in our league from New York, to represent.”
― Kemba Walker
“I want to feel wanted, of course.”
― Kemba Walker
“In the league, anything can happen. Once one team gets momentum, things can change really fast.”
― Kemba Walker
“My belief in God has been helping me play the way I’m playing. But for the most part, I’ve just been working on my game.”
― Kemba Walker
“I feel like I’m dreaming. 10,000 points in the NBA. It’s crazy.”
― Kemba Walker
“I work hard each and every summer, each and every day on my game to become a better player for my teammates, for the organization. Hard work always pays off.”
― Kemba Walker
“It just feels good when I’m shooting.”
― Kemba Walker
“I’ve played at MSG at basically every level of my career, starting from high school.”
― Kemba Walker
“A few losses won’t hurt anybody.”
― Kemba Walker
“Without my parents, I would be nothing, so I’d like to thank them.”
― Kemba Walker
“Connecticut is home for life. I’m so glad I chose to go to school here.”
― Kemba Walker
“I think I have what a New York City point guard is made of: toughness, a lot of heart, and the ability to be a leader.”
― Kemba Walker
“I just want to win. My competitive nature just comes out in me.”
― Kemba Walker
“The Dream Team was crazy. Probably one of the better teams, of course. That was a great team to watch and one of the reasons why I want to play for Team U.S.A.”
― Kemba Walker
“Playing in an NBA game in Africa will be a special moment I’ll remember for the rest of my life.”
― Kemba Walker
“I know I’m small. But I don’t feel small sometimes. I feel like a giant sometimes.”
― Kemba Walker
“On the off days, you have to come in and try to maintain your rhythm, just try to keep everything together. I sometimes come by myself, or some of my boys, get up a few shots, not too much, before or after practice. I always find time to get some shots up.”
― Kemba Walker
“Making the tough shots and leaning in a certain way and a fadeaway and stuff like that, those are tough shots, but those are shots you have to learn to make in this league.”
― Kemba Walker
“When I come off the ball screen, I’m always trying to draw another defender, so where I can get my teammates open, and if not, I can score the basketball.”
― Kemba Walker
“It definitely would be an honor to be an All-Star. But I have no say in it. It’s not up to me. It’s up to the fans and coaches.”
― Kemba Walker
“I’ve pretty much adjusted to how teams play. Like when I draw two defenders, I want to make the best play possible.”
― Kemba Walker
“Being in the league six years, things have kind of slowed down for me.”
― Kemba Walker
“I love Charlotte. I’m more reserved and calm and laid back, and this city is slow.”
― Kemba Walker
“These NBA seasons are such a grind; it really takes a toll on your body.”
― Kemba Walker
“I had a lot of doubt coming into my career about being an elite point guard in this league.”
― Kemba Walker
“For me to become an All-Star for two straight years and now to become an All-Star starter, I most definitely proved the doubters wrong. It’s an unbelievable moment in my career.”
― Kemba Walker
“I would have never thought that I’d be an All-Star in this league, so to finally have my name called, it’s really cool.”
― Kemba Walker
“This is a special class right here, to be an All-Star in the NBA. I don’t think anybody would have thought when I was coming in the league that I would get this accomplishment. This is special. I don’t know where I would rank it, but it’s definitely high on the list.”
― Kemba Walker
“I just want to be a great player.”
― Kemba Walker
“I’m a competitor at the end of the day.”
― Kemba Walker
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