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    Antoine Walker

    Antoine Walker

    Awards & Honours

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    Awards Won

    2

    Honours

    2

    Rankings

    3

    Covers

    1

    Records

    Antoine Walker's basketball career is marked by championship success at both the college and professional levels. He was a key contributor to the 1996 Kentucky Wildcats, a team widely regarded as one of the greatest in NCAA history, finishing 34-2. In the NBA, he was a three-time All-Star and played a vital role on the 2006 Miami Heat championship team, averaging 13.3 points and 5.5 rebounds in the Finals. His innovative style as a stretch forward foreshadowed the modern NBA. After retirement, he became a respected voice on financial literacy, speaking annually at the NBA's Rookie Transition Program. His induction into the Kentucky Athletics Hall of Fame and the Chicago Sports Hall of Fame recognizes his lasting impact on the game and his community.

    Antoine Walker receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Kentucky Athletics Hall of Fame

    University of Kentucky·2018

    Inducted for his contributions to the 1996 national championship team.

    Chicago Sports Hall of Fame

    Chicago Sports Hall of Fame·2019

    Honoring his Chicago roots and NBA career.

    Rankings & Lists

    #18

    Top 50 Boston Celtics Players

    CelticsBlog·2020
    #24

    Best Chicago High School Basketball Players

    Chicago Sun-Times·2019

    Magazine Covers

    Sports Illustrated

    1998-02-23

    The New Celtics: Antoine Walker and Paul Pierce Lead a Revival

    ESPN The Magazine

    2002-05

    The Celtics Are Back

    SLAM Magazine

    1997-12

    The Future of the Celtics

    Records & Feats

    First stretch forward to attempt 600+ three-pointers in a season

    Career Milestone·2002

    In the 2001-2002 season, Walker attempted 678 three-pointers, an NBA record for a forward at the time. He made 254 (37.5%).

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