Chris Walker (born December 22, 1994) is an American professional
basketball
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player, who most recently played for the
Cleveland Charge
The Cleveland Charge are an American professional basketball team in the NBA G League based in Cleveland, Ohio, and are affiliated with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team plays its home games at the Wolstein Center in downtown Cleveland.
The fra ...
of the
NBA G League
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. He played
college basketball
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for the
Florida Gators
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.
High school career
Walker attended
Holmes County High School
Holmes County High School is a public school on State Road 90 in Bonifay, Florida
Bonifay is a city in Holmes County, Florida, Holmes County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census, the population was 2,759. I ...
, which he led as a senior to a 1A state championship and a 20-8 record, tallying 30 points, 15 rebounds and seven blocks in the title game. He also started in the 2013 Jordan Brand Classic, having 14 points and seven rebounds and earned McDonald's All-American honors.
Walker won the 2013 Powerade Jam fest. Beating Andrew Wiggins, Jabari Parker, and Aaron Gordon en route to the slam dunk contest victory.
College career
Having offers from Florida State, Baylor, Connecticut, Kansas, and Ohio State, Walker chose to play for the
University of Florida
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, but due to his inability to academically qualify, he didn't enroll until December 2013. When he finally joined the Gators, he missed 10 more games while the NCAA investigated allegations that he had received improper benefits in high school, and an additional two when it was determined he had.
In two seasons with the Gators, he averaged 3.7 points and 2.7 rebounds in 49 career appearances, including six starts.
Professional career
Rio Grande Valley Vipers (2015–2018)
After going undrafted in the
2015 NBA draft, Walker joined the
Houston Rockets
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for the
Las Vegas Summer League. On September 21, 2015, he signed with the Rockets, only to be waived by the team on October 23 after appearing in three preseason games.
On November 2, Walker was acquired by the
Rio Grande Valley Vipers
The Rio Grande Valley Vipers are an American professional basketball team of the NBA G League based in Edinburg, Texas, and are affiliated with the Houston Rockets. The Vipers play their home games at the Bert Ogden Arena. The Vipers have won f ...
of the
NBA Development League
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as an affiliate player of the Rockets.
Huellas del Siglo / Leones de Ponce (2018)
In April 2018, Walker signed with Huellas del Siglo of the Dominican Torneo de Baloncesto Superior, making his debut on April 17 in an 81–78 win over San Carlos.
On April 28, Walker signed with
Leones de Ponce of the Puerto Rican
Baloncesto Superior Nacional
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T ...
.
Second Stint with Rio Grande Valley Vipers (2018–2019)
Walker rejoined the
Rio Grande Valley Vipers
The Rio Grande Valley Vipers are an American professional basketball team of the NBA G League based in Edinburg, Texas, and are affiliated with the Houston Rockets. The Vipers play their home games at the Bert Ogden Arena. The Vipers have won f ...
for the 2018–19 season.
Rilski Sportist Samokov (2020–2021)
On January 17, 2020, it was reported that
Rilski Sportist Samokov had signed Walker.
Long Island Nets (2021–2022)
On October 23, 2021, the
Long Island Nets
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selected Walker in
2021 NBA G League draft, Walker was included in the training camp roster of the
Long Island Nets
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announced two days later. Walker was then later waived by the Nets on January 23, 2022.
Iowa Wolves (2022)
On January 24, 2022, Walker was acquired via available player pool by the
Iowa Wolves
The Iowa Wolves are an American professional basketball team in the NBA G League based in Des Moines, Iowa, and are affiliated with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wolves play their home games at the Wells Fargo Arena and compete in the Western ...
. On February 11, 2022, Walker was waived by the
Iowa Wolves
The Iowa Wolves are an American professional basketball team in the NBA G League based in Des Moines, Iowa, and are affiliated with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wolves play their home games at the Wells Fargo Arena and compete in the Western ...
.
Texas Legends (2022)
On February 26, 2022, Walker was acquired via available player pool by the
Texas Legends
The Texas Legends are an American professional basketball team in the NBA G League based in Frisco, Texas, and are affiliated with the Dallas Mavericks. The Legends play their home games at the Comerica Center. The team began as the Colorado 14 ...
. On March 16, 2022, Walker was waived.
Ontario Clippers (2022)
On March 18, 2022, Walker was acquired via available player pool by the
Ontario Clippers
The Ontario Clippers, formerly known as the Agua Caliente Clippers of Ontario, are an American professional basketball team in the NBA G League based in Ontario, California, and are affiliated with the Los Angeles Clippers. The team began play in ...
.
Cleveland Charge (2022–2023)
On October 24, 2022, Walker joined the
Cleveland Charge
The Cleveland Charge are an American professional basketball team in the NBA G League based in Cleveland, Ohio, and are affiliated with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team plays its home games at the Wolstein Center in downtown Cleveland.
The fra ...
training camp roster. He was waived on November 1, but re-signed with the Charge on November 5. He was waived again on February 7.
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Personal life
Walker grew up in
Bonifay, Florida
Bonifay is a city in Holmes County, Florida, Holmes County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census, the population was 2,759. It is the county seat of Holmes County.
Bonifay was founded in 1882 when the Pensacol ...
He was raised by his Great Grandmother and Uncle, along with his two brothers. She died in 2009 when he was 14, and a family friend, Jeneen Campbell, became his guardian.
References
External links
Florida Gators bioRealGM profile
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1994 births
Living people
Agua Caliente Clippers players
American men's basketball players
Basketball players from Florida
Cleveland Charge players
Florida Gators men's basketball players
Forwards (basketball)
Leones de Ponce basketball players
Long Island Nets players
McDonald's High School All-Americans
Parade High School All-Americans (boys' basketball)
People from Bonifay, Florida
Rio Grande Valley Vipers players
Texas Legends players