125. Antoine Walker

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With his year of eligibility pushed back from his attempts to get back in the big time through the D-League, Antoine Walker is sadly best known for his financial woes more than anything he did on the court. In his playing career, his best seasons were with Boston, where along with Paul Pierce his three pointers excited crowds (though he probably took too many) and he was a member of three All Star squads. In a reserve role, Walker had a very good season assisting the Heat in their first championship, but despite his role there, he is often the forgotten contributor on that team. Forgotten players generally don’t wind up enshrined; especially one who has become a punch line.


Should Antoine Walker be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 26.2%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 23%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 27%
No opinion. - 0.8%
No way! - 23%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Sunday, 01 January 2017
  • Position: Power Forward, Small Forward
  • Games Played: 893
  • Per Game Averages:

    35.3 MIN
    17.5 PTS
    7.7 RB
    3.5 AST
    1.2 STL
    0.5 BLK
    .414 FG%
    .325 3FG%
    .663 FT%

    64 Playoff Games
    38.5 MIN
    16.1 PTS
    7.1 RB
    2.9 AST
    1.2 STL
    0.4 BLK
    .406 FG%
    .352 3FG%
    .663 FT%
  • Advanced Stats:

    16.0 PER
    .484 TS%
    38.1 WS
    18.0 VORP

    64 Playoff Games
    13.1 PER
    .488 TS%
    3.2 WS
    1.5 VORP
  • Played For: Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves
  • College: Kentucky
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 6th Overall in 1996
  • Major Accolades and Awards: All-Star (3) (1998, 2002 & 2003)
    First Team NBA All-Rookie (1996-97)
    Most Minutes Played (1) (2001-02)
    Most Field Goal Attempts (1) (2001-02)
    Most 3-Point Field Goals (1) (2000-01)
    Most 3-Point Field Goal Attempts (3) (2000-01, 2001-02 & 2002-03)
    NBA Championships (1) (Miami Heat, 2005-06)
    NCAA Champion (1) (Kentucky, 1996)
    First Team All-SEC (1) (1996)
    SEC Tournament MVP (1) (1995)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Points (3) (1997-98, 2000-01 & 2001-02)
    Top Ten Finishes: Points Per Game (2) (1997-98 & 2001-02)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rebounds (1) (1997-98)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rebounds per Game (1) (1997-98)
    Top Ten Finishes: Offensive Rebounds (2) (1996-97 & 1997-98)
    Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Rebounds (2) (1997-98 & 2001-02)
    Top Ten Finishes: Steals (1) (2000-01)
    Top Ten Finishes: Steals per Game (1) (2000-01)
    Top Ten Finishes: Field Goals (3) (1997-98, 2000-01 & 2001-02)
    Top Ten Finishes: Field Goal Attempts (6) (1997-98, 1999-00, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03 & 2004-05)
    Top Ten Finishes: 2-Point Field Goals (1) (1997-98)
    Top Ten Finishes: 2-Point Field Goal Attempts (1) (1997-98)
    Top Ten Finishes: 3-Point Field Goals (3) (2000-01, 2001-02 & 2002-03)
    Top Ten Finishes: 3-Point Field Goal Attempts (3) (2000-01, 2001-02 & 2002-03)
    Top Ten Finishes: Minutes Played (4) (1997-98, 2000-01, 2001-02 & 2002-03)
    Top Ten Finishes: Minutes per Game (4) (1997-98, 2000-01, 2001-02 & 2002-03)
    Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Win Shares (1) (2001-02)
    Top Ten Finishes: Usage Percentage (2) (1997-98 & 1999-00)
  • Notable All-time Rankings: 43. 3-Point Field Goal Attempts: 4,264
    59. 3-Point Field Goals: 1,386
    61. Usage Percentage: 26.5
    64. Minutes per Game: 35.3
    86. Field Goal Attempts: 14,710
    95. Defensive Rebounds: 4,997

Should Antoine Walker be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 26.2%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 23%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 27%
No opinion. - 0.8%
No way! - 23%
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