Kemba to Knicks

[huskymedic]

 

[formerlurker]

Kemba Walker was ‘different’ kind of New York star long before Knicks

Late Wednesday morning, celebrations kicked off across New York City’s basketball community. Cell phones began vibrating at an exponential rate. Social media was abuzz. Kemba Walker, the electric A…

nypost.com

Great story on Kemba. Another interesting fact I didn't know: Donnell Beverly Jr is the President of Russel Westbrook Enterprises.

Russell Westbrook Enterprises

Russell Westbrook Enterprises brings together Russell’s relentless work ethic and his earnest pursuit to positively impact his communities. RWE works to inspire and uplift global communities through investments and strategic partnerships.

westbrookenterprises.com

 

[fatlucy]

You switched NBA allegiances over an individual player?

No, I desperately wanted to stop being tortured as a Knicks fan.

 

[Palatine]

Kemba has represented the university as well as anyone could.

 

[dennismenace]

Kemba homecoming story today in NY Post:

Kemba Walker’s homecoming has Knicks fairy tale potential

If this works out, it will be one of the sweetest tales ever to be hatched within the boundaries of the City Game.

nypost.com

 

[MDHuskFan]

Report: Kemba Walker surrendered $20M in Thunder buyout

Kemba Walker, who's joining the Knicks, is getting added the largest-buyout leaderboard.

www.yahoo.com

 

[navery12]

Torn between buying these Kemba and Bouk jerseys today or waiting to make sure they don't change their numbers

 

[Scoe]

 

[August_West]

Man that hotel conference room looks a bit worse for wear.

 

[Dogdeacon]

Report: Kemba Walker surrendered $20M in Thunder buyout

Kemba Walker, who's joining the Knicks, is getting added the largest-buyout leaderboard.

www.yahoo.com

Who 'gives up 20MM?!'
I'd bet that is in neighborhood of most given up all-time in a buyout, but the headline is misleading. Actual math is:
2yrs 75M of original 140MM remained - so took 55MM for next 2yrs
+ New contract of 8MM for 2yrs, 16 + 55 = 71MM
So he really gave up just 4MM and he got the 55 right away, if he earns 7.25% on his money over the next year he'll break even

Kevin Love in contrast has been wallowing for 3yrs in Cleveland on a more absurd 30MM annual contract. He's barely played and not wiling to give up a cent dragging the team down the drain with his declining health, motivation and skills. Love defined his value this summer when team USA didn't want his FREE services.

Kemba shows humility, smarts and DESIRE TO PLAY BALL!

 

[Ricker]

Gary Mcghee's point of view about being Kemba's victim and seeing the shot go in while on the floor.

Why Gary McGhee doesn't mind being known for Kemba Walker breaking his ankles

Gary McGhee wasn't upset when his phone buzzed incessantly after Kemba Walker signed with the Knicks. To the former Pittsburgh center, being on the wrong end of a historic moment isn't all bad.

www.aol.com

 

[CL82]

Gary Mcghee's point of view about being Kemba's victim and seeing the shot go in while on the floor.

 

[rollskies]

There was just a live press conference where Kemba and Fournier were doing a Q&A. Can probably find a replay on twitter or the Knicks website.

I know this is no secret, but my favorite thing about Kemba is how humble he stays year after year. Always impressed by how he talks to the media and just really always says the right thing

They asked him if Thibs and Calhoun are similar and Kemba got a good laugh out of the question

 

[UConnMike04]

The replay of Kemba’s press conference is on between 8-9 tonight on MSG.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Umami Zen]

Hope the final chapter in his NBA career with his hometown team plays out like he wants it to. Stay healthy and keep doin' your thing K !!

 

[mussels]

Interview in today's Post


Q: Did St. John’s and then-coach Norm Roberts try to recruit you?

A: They did, very, very, very, very hard, yes.

Q: Why didn’t you?

A: UConn was my dream school. No other school had a chance.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

 

[Hey Adrien!]

I've always liked D-Rose and I love his response here:

 

[superjohn]

I've always liked D-Rose and I love his response here:

D. Rose was going to be a Hall of Famer and one of the best point guards ever before the injuries. It's really a credit to him how he humbled himself and reinvented his game, you know he works really hard because Thibs absolutely loves him.

 

[coachn]

Because of KW the Knicks are my new NBA team. Easy Pass is my favorite all time Husky.
Wish I could get MSG on Comcast.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Yessir!

 

[8893]

Yessir!

My daughter was there last night. She was excited to see Kemba. He hit a three immediately.

 

[imno1]

My daughter was there last night. She was excited to see Kemba. He hit a three immediately.

Only preseason but a hellava game and the crowd was wild at the end