Last Updated on January 6, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s detailed information about Kemba Walker:

Basic Information

  • Full Name: Kemba Hudley Walker
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born May 8, 1990
  • Hometown: The Bronx, New York City, USA

Physical Attributes

  • Height: 6’0″ (183 cm)
  • Weight: 184 lbs (83 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6’3″
  • Shoe Size: 11.5 (US)

Basketball Career

  • Number:
    • Worn #15 and #8 throughout his career
  • Position: Point Guard
  • High School:
    • Rice High School (Manhattan, New York)
    • Highlights:
      • McDonald’s All-American (2008)
  • College: University of Connecticut (UConn) (2008–2011)
    • Highlights:
      • NCAA Champion (2011)
      • Final Four Most Outstanding Player (2011)
      • Bob Cousy Award (2011)
      • Averaged 23.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in his junior season
  • NBA Draft: 2011, 1st Round, 9th Overall Pick by the Charlotte Bobcats
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Charlotte Bobcats / Hornets (2011–2019)
    2. Boston Celtics (2019–2021)
    3. New York Knicks (2021–2022)
    4. Dallas Mavericks (2022)
    5. AS Monaco Basket (EuroLeague, 2023–present)
  • Championship Rings: None

Personal Life

  • Kids: None reported
  • Siblings:
    • Kemba has three siblings: two brothers and one sister.

Family Background

  • Parents:
    • Father: Paul Walker
    • Mother: Andrea Walker

Kemba grew up in the Bronx in a close-knit family. His parents and siblings played a significant role in his upbringing and basketball journey.

Fun Facts

  • He rose to prominence during the 2011 NCAA Tournament, leading UConn to a national championship and hitting a famous step-back buzzer-beater in the Big East Tournament.
  • He became a franchise cornerstone for the Charlotte Hornets, earning 4 NBA All-Star selections (2017–2020) and becoming the franchise’s all-time leading scorer.