Last Updated on March 3, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Here’s the detailed information on Antoine Walker:
- Full Name: Antoine Devon Walker
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born August 12, 1976
- Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
- Height: 6’8″ (2.03 m)
- Weight: 224 lbs (102 kg)
- Wingspan: 7’2″ (2.18 m)
- Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
- Number: Wore #8, #88, and #24 during his career
- Position: Power Forward
- High School: Mount Carmel High School, Chicago, Illinois
- College: University of Kentucky (Kentucky Wildcats) (1994–1996)
- NBA Draft: 1996 NBA Draft, 6th overall pick by the Boston Celtics
- Teams Played For:
- Boston Celtics (1996–2003, 2005)
- Dallas Mavericks (2003–2004)
- Atlanta Hawks (2004)
- Miami Heat (2005–2007)
- Minnesota Timberwolves (2007–2008)
- Memphis Grizzlies (2008, did not play in games)
- Played in other leagues post-NBA
- Championship Rings: 1 (2006 with the Miami Heat)
- Kids: Has one daughter
- Siblings: Not publicly available
Antoine Walker was a versatile forward known for his scoring ability, rebounding, and playmaking, often playing as a “point forward.” He combined a strong post presence with an outside shooting touch, although his shot selection and efficiency were sometimes criticized.
Notes:
- Similar players to Antoine Walker include Julius Randle, Kyle Kuzma, Draymond Green, Michael Beasley, Carmelo Anthony, Lamar Odom, Glenn Robinson, Sharif Abdur-Rahim, Chris Webber, and Juwan Howard.