Lonnie Walker IV
Basketball player with San Antonio Spurs
Born
December 14th, 1998
26 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player, competed in the NBA primarily with the San Antonio Spurs. Walker played college basketball at the University of Miami and was selected in the first round of the 2018 NBA Draft. In his NBA career, he showcased scoring ability and athleticism, and contributed significantly to his team's performance during playoff appearances.
Selected 18th overall in the 2018 NBA Draft
Played for the San Antonio Spurs
Contributed to the team's playoff runs
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