A biography for Kemba Walkerhasn’t been written yet.
“I've been hearing it for years now, the Knicks. Every time I come home, it's, 'When are you coming home to the Knicks?'”
“There are definitely die-hard fans. That's one thing about people from Brooklyn: they're very loyal, die-hard, believe in their team.”
“In the league, anything can happen. Once one team gets momentum, things can change really fast.”
“When I come off the ball screen, I'm always trying to draw another defender, so where I can get my teammates open, and if not, I can score the basketball.”
“I want to feel wanted, of course.”
“I think, from just playing street ball and stuff like that, I was always able to play up with the older guys, and I think that got me physically and mentally prepared to play on a high level of basketball.”
“Making the tough shots and leaning in a certain way and a fadeaway and stuff like that, those are tough shots, but those are shots you have to learn to make in this league.”
“It definitely would be an honor to be an All-Star. But I have no say in it. It's not up to me. It's up to the fans and coaches.”
“At my height, I've got to be fast.”
“I've come a very long way, especially from my young career. From not always being the best guy on the team to just increasing my work ethic every single year, every single summer. Just seeing the hard work pay off, I think that's what's most gratifying for me.”
“Kids from New York usually don't stay in New York anymore: they go to prep schools and all sorts of stuff nowadays. I'm just happy to be one of the guys in our league from New York, to represent.”
“I'm low-key. I like my privacy.”
“My teammates trust me; they know I make the right plays. I'm not a selfish guy.”
“Superstar - I mean, when I think of superstar, I think of LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, names like that. I don't know if I can put myself in that category.”
“I dress myself. I don't feel any pressure to dress. I like what I like.”
“I just have that extra boost in games. I don't know why.”
“A few losses won't hurt anybody.”
“Without my parents, I would be nothing, so I'd like to thank them.”
“I'm tired of not being in the playoffs... I hate watching them on TV.”
“I love Charlotte. I'm more reserved and calm and laid back, and this city is slow.”