Kemba Walker is a professional basketball player. Kemba Walker currently plays for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is a point guard for the Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets He is a member of the Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets.
Kemba has been a member of the NBA All-Star team four times.
He has twice received the NBA Sportsmanship Award and has been voted the NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player.
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Early Childhood and Education
Kemba Walker was born on May 8, 1990, in the Bronx, New York, United States.
His father, Paul Walker, and his mother, Andrea Walker, gave birth to him.
Akil Walker and Keya Walker are his two brothers, while Sharifa Walker is his sister.
His mother is an African-American with Antiguan ancestors who was raised in Antigua, and his father is Antiguan.
His ethnicity is African American and his nationality is American. It is unknown what religion he practices or if he practices any religion at all.
Kemba grew up in the Soundview, Bronx, Sack-Wern Houses. Rice High School in Harlem, New York, was his alma mater. He went on to the University of Connecticut after that.
Salary and Earnings
Kemba Walker has an estimated net worth of $20 million.
In 2011, Kemba became the first rookie from the 2011 Draft Class to sign a multi-year shoe deal with Under Armour, which expires in 2015. Jordan Brand, a Nike affiliate, eventually signed him.
Facts of Kemba Walker
| Full Name | Kemba Hudley Walker |
| Birth Date | May 8, 1990 |
| Birth Place | Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Nick Name | Kemba |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Father’s Name | Paul Walker |
| Mother’s Name | Andrea Walker |
| Siblings | 3; Akil Walker (Brother), Keya Walker (Brother), Sharifa Walker (Sister) |
| Education | Rice High School, University of Connecticut |
| Age | 32 Years Old |
| Height | Six ft. 0 in. (or 183 cm) |
| Weight | 184 pounds (or 83 kg) |
| Body Build | Athletic |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Married | No |
| Partner | Ashtyn Montgomery |
| Children | None |
| Profession | Basketball Player |
| Position in team | Point Guard |
| Shoots | Right |
| Jersey Number | #8 |
| Affiliations | Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets (Former), Boston Celtics (Current) |
| Net Worth | $20 million |
| Social Media | Twitter: @KembaWalker, Instagram: @_kw15 |
| Merch | Paperback, Jersey |
| Last Update | June 2022 |
2008-09
Kemba took part in every game. He was also chosen to the All-Rookie Team of the Big East.
He only appeared in two games. He did, however, spend an average of 25.5 minutes each game, far more than any other non-starter.
With a 23-point performance against Missouri in the Elite Eight, he also helped the Huskies get to 2009 Final Four.
2009-10
Kemba started all 34 games and averaged 14.6 points per contest. With 18 points against Virginia Tech, he also led the team in scoring for the eighth time in the last nine games of the season.
The United States Basketball Writers Association named him to the First Team All-District (USBWA).
2010-11
Kemba competed in twelve games as a junior and became the nation’s leading scorer with 26.7 points per game. He also had a five-rebound and 3.8-assist average.
He was named tournament MVP after leading the Huskies to victory over the Louisville Cardinals in the Big East Championship.
He scored 130 points in five games, a Big East tournament record, and a record for any conference tournament in the last 15 years.
As a result, the University of Connecticut became the first institution in the US to win five games in five days and win a conference title.
On April 4, 2011, Kemba led the University of Connecticut to the Division I Championship. In addition, he was named the Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Basketball Tournament.
A Professional Life
Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets
On April 1, 2011, Kemba departed the University of Connecticut and entered the 2011 NBA Draft. The Charlotte Bobcats drafted him ninth overall.
On January 28, 2012, he had his first triple-double with 20 points, 11 assists, and ten rebounds in a game against the Washington Wizards.
During All-Star Weekend in 2012, Kemba took part in the Rising Stars Challenge.
Later, against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Kemba won his first NBA game, scoring 22 points on 9 of 19 shooting, five rebounds, four assists, and four steals.
He averaged 17.7 points, 5.7 assists, 3.5 rebounds, and two steals a game in the 2012-13 season.
On December 9, 2013, Kemba scored 31 points, 27 in the second half and the final 15 points to help the Bobcats defeat the Golden State Warriors 115-111.
On February 19, 2014, he had 24 points, five rebounds, and a career-high 16 assists in a 116-98 win over the Detroit Pistons.
He was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week after a week in which he averaged 22.5 points, 8.8 assists, and 5.5 rebounds.
On April 4, 2014, he won his second career triple-double against the Orlando Magic, with 13 points, ten assists, and ten rebounds.
2016-18
On November 4, 2016, Kemba set a season-high with 30 points in a game against the Brooklyn Nets.
On December 29, he hit his 7000th point with the Charlotte Hornets when he sank a three-pointer with 4 minutes and 16 seconds left in the first quarter against the Miami Heat.
He became the franchise’s fourth player to attain that milestone. He had his 31st game of 30 points or more on December 31.
He became the second player in franchise history to achieve 8000 points during a game against the Denver Nuggets on March 31, 2017, trailing only Dell Curry.
On November 1, 2017, Kemba scored 36 points in a game against the Milwaukee Bucks, surpassing the team record with his 193rd 20-point game.
When he scored 29 points against the Orlando Magic on December 4, he became the first player in team history to reach 200 careers 20-point games.
He scored 20 points in a 118–107 win over the Detroit Pistons on January 15, bringing his career total over 9,000 points.
On January 24, Kemba joined Dell Curry as the only Hornets player with 900 career 3-pointers (929).
In a game against the Atlanta Hawks, he also made club and career highs with nine 3-pointers. Then, on February 4, he set a franchise record with 930 3-pointers.
2018-19
On October 17, 2018, Kemba scored 41 points against the Milwaukee Bucks, breaking the team record for most points scored in a season opener. In addition, it was his tenth career 40-point game.
He scored his 10,000th point three days later in a game against the Miami Heat.
With 19 three-point field goals in the first three games of the season, he set the NBA record for most three-point field goals in a season and became the first player in NBA history to make five or more three-point field goals in each of the first three games.
On November 17, in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Kemba scored a career-high and franchise-best 60 points.
On December 5, he earned his 502nd career start for the Hornets, the most by any player in franchise history.
On April 3, he set a franchise record by scoring 30 points in his 26th game of the season. He’s the seventh player in NBA history to make 250 or more 3-pointers in a single season.
On July 6, 2019, Walker signed a four-year, $141 million contract with the Boston Celtics. On October 23, 2019, he made his NBA debut against the Philadelphia 76ers.
He set a season-high with 44 points in a game against the Indiana Pacers on December 11.
Kemba, the 16th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, recently signed with the New York Knicks.
Personal Life
Kemba Walker is presently dating Ashtyn Montgomery and is unmarried. Their personal lives are kept quiet, thus nothing is known about their connection.
Kemba is a dancer as well. He’s performed at the Apollo Theater three times for the television show Showtime at the Apollo. On June 21, 2011, he released a mixtape in partnership with DJ Skee and Skee Sports.
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Age, Height, and Physical Appearance
Kemba Walker’s zodiac sign is Taurus, as he was born on May 8.
He is 6 feet and a half inches (183 cm) tall and weighs around 184 pounds (or 83 kg).
His dark eyes and black hair, as well as his athletic body composition, accentuate his beautiful skin.
Kemba played against Simeon Career Academy and senior guard Derrick Rose in Madison Square Garden in his junior year, winning 53-51.
He averaged 18.2 points and 5.3 assists per game during his final year.
In addition, he was selected for the renowned McDonald’s All-American Team.
He was allowed to play with the prestigious New York Cty Gauchos, a prominent AAU basketball program for young people.
Jordan Theodore, Darryl Bryant, Devin Hill, and Danny Jennings were also present.
His team came in first place in the country.
Social Media Status
His Twitter has 438.8k followers and 1.5 million Instagram followers.
