Kemba Walker Explains Why He Chose The Boston Celtics

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Walker fills the hole left by Kyrie Irving.

Kemba Walker was one of the biggest names available during free agency this offseason and many believed he would be coming back to the Charlotte Hornets. Walker was eligible for a super-max contract although it was clear the team wasn't willing to pay the money necessary to keep him. This led to Walker's departure from the team in favor of the Boston Celtics who lost Kyrie Irving to the Brooklyn Nets. Walker is one of the best point guards in the league and Celtics fans are excited to see him take on the number eight jersey.

Today, the Celtics welcomed Walker and Enes Kanter to the team and the media. During the press conference, Walker explained why he wanted to join the Celtics and pass up on offers from other teams.

“The competitiveness of this organization … its a winning organization, and I want to win. … I want to get a taste of that,” Walker said, via ESPN's Tim Bontemps.

Going into next season, the Celtics will be one of the more intriguing teams in the league as they lost just as many players as they gained. Kanter and Walker aren't as attractive of a duo as Kyrie and Al Horford, although analysts still think the Celtics can be a top tier team in the East. Either way, the Celtics should make for some fascinating television this year.


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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