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Kemba is officially retiring

Kolumbo said:
I didn't follow Kemba's NBA career very closely but this seemed early to me. I checked, Iverson only played 2 years longer so I guess it's not too shabby. Thanks Kemba!!
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Guys like Lebron and Curry are making people thing basketball players stay healthy into their 40s. Reality is most dudes are washed by 35. It's a tough game on the body.
 
husky429 said:
Guys like Lebron and Curry are making people thing basketball players stay healthy into their 40s. Reality is most dudes are washed by 35. It's a tough game on the body.
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I always wondered if playing on the New York asphalt caught up with Kemba. His knees were shot.
 
Outside of his great Uconn career, I personally loved watching him play in Charlotte for many years. Fans loved him here.

Yes, I know everyone hates the Hornets organization.
 
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Who is even close to putting a team on his back until they were ready? To save the season and top it off with a title is just insane. Favorite husky ever.
 
I will always remember catching Kemba live for the first time the year after I graduated UConn. It was 2009, and got decent seats to see UConn play at MSG vs St. John's. It was a close game at the half, but Kemba's 21 points off the bench sealed the deal.
 
An absolute basketball legend. 2011 was just insanity and goes against logic playing nearly 40 minutes a game, 5 games in 5 days some of those games were in OT, then doing it in the tournament and making his teammates better. Kemba officially got us to blue blood status with the 3rd championship. Without Kemba there is no 2014 Shabazz or Tristen Newton winning back to back.

We might be looking like Indiana with our 2004 championship looking like ancient history if not for Kemba.

I truly believe Kemba is no doubt HOF if not for the knee injury, after he left the Hornets I do believe he wins a championship with the Celtics, even with his knees going he still put up all star and clutch performances in his short stints with the Knicks and Mavs.
 
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What a fun career...absolute legend.

Only nuggets game I've been to out here nearly 10 yrs on was to see kemba and got a thumbs up (rocking his uconn jersey of course)
 
UConnKev said:
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“Kemba…EZPass…King of Zamunda…Walker Ranger”

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Met Kemba in the lot of sports and medical sciences academy when the GHPA was there. Summer 2010. Time flies :eek:

Enjoy retirement!
 
IndyLives said:
Should make the Hall of Fame when you consider his college and NBA careers combined. What he did at UConn was legendary. 4 time NBA all-star. It's too bad injuries derailed his prime.
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Basketball Reference only gives Walker a 15.1% chance of earning a spot in basketball's most hallowed halls.

While Walker looks like a longshot for the Hall of Fame at this point, it doesn't take anything away from his legendary college career. Since he is hanging it up for good, this is a perfect time to look back at some of his most iconic moments in a UConn uniform.

www.cbssports.com

Kemba Walker retires: UConn legend produced slew of iconic moments, but Hall of Fame bid likely a longshot

Walker put together one of the greatest college basketball careers of the 21st century
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Congratulations on a big decision.
Thank you for all you did for UConn!
 
Greatest Husky of all time.

There should be a 30 for 30 on 2011 run. Titles Cardiac Kemba.

Let’s show a little more enthusiasm for the greatest.
 
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Bump.

Kemba game winner playing @NBHS in 2011. I wasn’t there but I recognize faces in the crowd reaction on YouTube lol

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I'm sure this is hanging at the Louvre.
 

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Every time I think about or watch a video of his accomplishments it puts a big smile on my face … his energy was infectious and he has the heart of a lion, retirement well deserved.

We are lucky to count his as one of our own.
Thank you.
 
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To summarize his NBA achievements -

Individual Awards:
  • 4 time All Star
  • 1 time All NBA Third Team
  • 2x Sportsmanship Award
Franchise Records:
  • #1 in minutes played
  • #1 in points
  • #1 in FGM
  • #1 in 3PM
  • #1 in FTM
  • #2 in assists
  • #3 in steals
Single game career highs:
  • Points: 60
  • Assists: 16
  • Rebounds: 12
  • Steals: 8
  • Blocks: 4
Career stats:
  • 19.3 PPG (career high 25.6)
  • 5.3 APG (career high 6.1)
  • 3.8 RPG (career high 4.4)
  • 1.2 SPG (career high 2.0)
  • 41.8% FG (career high 44.4)
  • 36.0% 3P (career high 39.9)
  • 84.0% FT (career high 89.9)
 
Thanks for the memories Kemba

The step back game winner in the 2011 BET vs Pitt in the quarterfinals will forever be one of my favorites
 
Edward Sargent said:
The always positive attitude and infectious smile will be missed. What are the thoughts on coaching?
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Along with his great skill I enjoyed that smile and great attitude. I will never forget driving by Gampel one Saturday after practice and seeing Kemba with that great smile. I wish him great success in his future endeavors.
 
IndyLives said:
Should make the Hall of Fame when you consider his college and NBA careers combined. What he did at UConn was legendary. 4 time NBA all-star. It's too bad injuries derailed his prime.
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NBA HOF is more a of hall of really good but even so I don't believe he should be in the HOF
 
Umami Zen said:
Now that its official.. Would be great to see him back on campus once in awhile interacting with our current players. One of the iconic guards to come out of Guard U. Has a lot of wisdom to share with the young guys.
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Guard U?

How about Everything U?

First we were Wing U (Marshall, Allen, Hamilton, Butler).

Then we were Big Man U (Okafor, Villanueva, Boone, Armstrong, Thabeet).

Then we were Guard U (Kemba, Shabazz).

But yes, it'd be great to have him around.
 
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