Lonnie Walker has agreed to a one-year, $6.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Spurs pulled his qualifying offer just before free agency began, making him an unrestricted free agent who could sign any team.
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Lonnie played high school basketball for Reading High School in Pennsylvania. He signed a letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic career at the University of Miami. In January 2017, Walker was selected as a McDonald’s All-American.
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How Did the Lakers Get Lonnie Walker?
The Lakers got Lonnie Walker after the San Antonio Spurs rescinded the qualifying offer that made the 23-year-old guard.
Is Lonnie Walker A Good Defender?
Lonnie Walker has all the physical tools of a good defender. He’s listed at 6’4”, but has a wingspan of 6’10” that would allow him to guard up a position.
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