Kemba Walker

Biography

Kemba Hundley Walker, commonly known as Kemba Walker, is a professional basketball player from America. He plays for the Boston Celtics of the NBA (National Basketball Association). In the 2011 NBA draft, he was chosen 9th in general by Charlotte Bobcats. The guy was born and raised in Bronx, New York. He was a decent guy at school, who always focused on his studies. After getting enrolled in college, he became an integral part of his college’s basketball team. Initially, he played for Connecticut Huskies and made everyone amazed with his amazing sportsmanship spirit.

Kemba became the country’s 2nd highest scorer in the college basketball. He was also named the First Team All American. Walker again played for Connecticut Huskies and led them to 2011 NCAA Championship. The outstanding player received the ‘Best Player Award’ at the tournament. He is a lucky man to become a three-time NBA All-Star. Kemba has achieved more than a few awards throughout his professional basketball career. He studied at Rice High School located in the neighborhood of New York City. Later on, he went to attend the UConn College where he played for Huskies Basketball from 2008 to 2011.

The 6-feet tall player loves playing at the point guard position. He has been a permanent member of the National Basketball Association since the beginning of his professional career. In 2019, he received All-NBA 3rd Team award. He has been a three-time NBA All-star in 2017, 2018, and 2019. The amazing player has earned the NBA Sportsmanship Award 2 times in 2017 and 2018. He took part in several basketball championships across the country and proved his outstanding basketball talent. His professional life is full of wonderful accomplishments.

Who are Kemba Walker’s Parents?

Walker was born on May 8, 1990, in Bronx, New York. He is the much-loved son of Andrea Walker and Paul Walker. His mother was born and raised in Antigua. She is from Antiguan paternity. She is also called to be a Crucian. Names of Kemba’s two lovely brothers are Keya and Akil. She also has a wonderful sister named Sharifa. Walker spent most of his childhood in Soundview, the Bronx with friends, siblings, and family. He used to be a very jolly guy and make a lot of funny mistakes.

Aside from being one of the leading basketball players, Walker is an outstanding dancer as well. He showcased his dancing skills three times for the television show titled ‘Showtime at the Apollo’. He showed his performances at the music hall known as Apollo Theater.

He also wanted to be a great musician. He launched a striking mixtape in association with Skee Sports and DJ Skee on Jun 21, 2011. The complete mixtape includes spectacular songs that inspired Walker. The same year he signed a sponsorship contract with an American company, Under Armour. The company manufactures casual apparel, sports, and footwear. His deal with Under Armour got expired in 2015. As a result, he signed a contract with Jordan Brand. This was a subsidiary of Nike Corporation.

Basketball Career

In 2011, Kemba Walker began playing professional basketball. He has been playing the game proactively since then. The impressive player began playing basketball after he was selected by Charlotte Bobcats in the NBA Draft. He signed a rookie scale contract with Charlotte Bobcats on Dec 11, 2011. The player also took part in Rising Stars Challenge in 2012 during the All-Star Weekend. He played a basketball match against the opponent Orlando Magic and scored 42 points. This was the highest score of his professional career. On Jan 28, 2015, he undergone serious knee surgery. He could not play several matches due to severe injury.

On Jan 18, 2016, he scored another highs core of 52 points in a wonderful match against Utah Jazz. He also earned more than a few Player of the Week Award throughout his professional basketball career. He played the NCAA Championship, Lute Olson Award, Consensus First Team, Maui Invitational Tournament MVP, Consensus First Team All American, All-Big East All-Rookie Team, All-Big East First Team, NCAA Final 4 All-Tournament Team, Bob Cousy Award, and Big East Tournament MVP. He has played three NBA All-Star, two NBA Sportsmanship Award, and All-NBA Third Team.

Personal Life

Kemba has been romantically involved with many beautiful women since he stepped into the world of professional basketball. The media keeps talking about his love life off and on. Walker is a very modest man, who always remains down-to-earth. Kemba is in a relationship with his impressive girlfriend named Ashtyn Montgomery. The couple has not shared any further information about their dating history. They prefer keeping personal life private. Both of them travel a lot to enjoy their love life. There is no information available regarding their upcoming engagement or marriage.

How much is Kemba Walker's Net Worth?

Walker enjoys life as one of the most successful NBA basketball stars. He has played basketball for many renowned teams until now. He also gets frequent advertisement requests from various brands. The 6-feet tall player has lived a prosperous professional life. Aside from being an amazing basketball player, he has also been involved in dancing and singing. Walker launched his mixtape, which was well-received by fans in the United States and beyond. According to the recently-collected figures, he owns a total net worth of $20 Million. His total assets are likely to increase in the coming years.