As a 4-time All-Star guard, Kemba Walker is suffering the biggest test of his career. In the offseason, he signed to his hometown team, the New York Knicks, on a two-year, $17.9 million contract, but only played 18 games before being abandoned by coach Thibodeau.
Kemba Walker has not played in an NBA game since Nov. 26. There have been reports that Kemba Walker has no market in the NBA, and the rest of the league is jealous of his knee injury, and no team is willing to take him. Obviously, this is an alarmist rumor.
Is Kemba Walker so bad? At the Knicks, he averaged 11.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.06 steals per game. He shoots 41.3 percent from three-point range and averages 2.1 three-pointers per game. In such an era of small ball dominance, a guard player with 41.3 percent three-point shooting rate is unlikely to lose his job in the NBA.
Just today, the US media designed 5 trading schemes for Kemba Walker. They believe that the 4-time All-Star guard will continue to stay in the league and continue to shine.
Scenario 1:
Lone Ranger Sent: Bullock + Moses Brown
Knicks sent: Kemba Walker
The Lone Rangers are among the worst three-pointer teams in the league, shooting just 32.8 percent from the field, ranking 24th in the league. The addition of Kemba Walker can help the Lone Ranger score better on the outside.
Scenario two:
Nuggets sent: Jeff Green, Rivers Jr
New York Send: Kemba Walker
Kemba Walker could be a substitute for Monte Morris, providing dynamism to the team on the bench.
Scenario three:
Bulls sent: Kobe White, Troy Brown
With the arrival of Dosem and Caruso, Kobe White lost his spot with the Bulls. Suppose you trade White for a big forward or basket protector, which leaves a hole in the team's point guard. When Lavin and Bauer rest, Kemba Walker can help.
Scenario FOUR:
Clippers Sent Out: Kennard
Knicks sent: Kemba Walker, Kevin Knox
Option V:
Lakers send out: Nunn, Bazemore, Munch
Knicks sent: Kemba Walker
In addition to Anthony, the Lakers need to add a steady shooter. Munch played well, but his shooting percentage was not stable. Kemba Walker's 41.3 percent three-point shooting percentage is a big temptation for the Lakers.