3 best landing spots for Kemba Walker to revive his career

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 21: Kemba Walker #8 of the New York Knicks in action against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden on December 21, 2021 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. New York Knicks defeated the Detroit Pistons 105-91. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – MAY 15: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns stands on the court with Mikal Bridges #25, Devin Booker #1 and Cameron Johnson #23 during the first half of Game Seven of the Western Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Footprint Center on May 15, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mavericks defeated the Suns 123-90. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

3 best landing spots for Kemba Walker to revive his career: Phoenix Suns

After promising development in the 2020-21 season, Cameron Payne’s end to this season mirrored that of his team. By the end of the second round against the Dallas Mavericks, the 27-year-old was cast as an observer with Monty Williams using a backcourt duo of Devin Booker and Landry Shamet in the second unit.

Much of that had to do with Payne shooting a horrid 16.7% from three during the playoffs. It’ll be interesting to see how the Suns view him moving forward, because if they’re not confident in him, then Walker could present as an alternative option.

Walker can still shoot the ball at a high-level, knocking down at least 36% of his three-point attempts in six of his seven seasons. He could foreseeably take Payne’s role and average 10-15 minutes per game next season.

Walker would be a backup to 38-year-old Chris Paul, someone who’s already been through his own career revival in Oklahoma and now Phoenix. Granted, Walker has never reached the caliber of Paul throughout his career, but who knows, maybe the latter can shed some information on body management and ultimately defying father time for a little while longer.

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