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3 best landing spots for Kemba Walker to revive his career

By Peter O'Keefe

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)
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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Sep 27, 2021; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) and forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and guard Jrue Holiday (21) pose for pictures during Media Day at the Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

3 best landing spots for Kemba Walker to revive his career: 2. Milwaukee Bucks

The Bucks went into the postseason with a 36-year-old George Hill and a largely unproven Jevon Carter as the primary backups to Jrue Holiday. What those two produced was, well, nothing short of very little. Hill averaged one point on 20% shooting across 15.3 minutes per game, while Carter posted 2.1 points in 11.4 minutes.

Walker can, unlike those two, possess an explosive scoring output, even if it’s in a reduced role going forward. Maybe he gets hot from deep and gives you 15 points in 15 minutes that may help win a playoff game.

The Bucks needed more playoff-worthy players by the end of their grueling series with the Boston Celtics. Maybe Walker’s defensive issues would have prevented him from being that, but still, he would have provided some sort of offensive option at the very least.

Milwaukee shot a disappointing 32.7% from distance during the playoffs, an aspect Walker could help with as a constant perimeter threat over his 11-year career.

Perhaps the defensive prowess of Jrue Holiday could mask Walker’s deficiencies, while superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the best help defenders in the league for when Walker inevitably gets blown by off the dribble.

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