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Justin Quinn

Celtics alum Kemba Walker on the key to longevity in the NBA

Former Boston Celtics star point guard Kemba Walker stuck in the NBA a long time for a shorter guard, even considering the considerable knee issues he dealt with over the course of much of his time in the league.

But as much as Walker was known for his killer step-back buzzer beaters and fearless assaults on the cup, his collegiality as a teammate also made him among the NBA’s most popular players.

The NCAA champ recently opened up about his time in the NBA, and how one behaves with their peers playing a role in longevity in the Association.

“A lot of times when their time doesn’t come right away, they get frustrated, and it leads them out the wrong door,” he explained on a recent episode of the “7 PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony and Kid Mero” podcast.

“They just have got to chill, take their time, don’t rush the process,” Walker added. “Go at it every day, let it happen. Being a good person goes such a long way. You never burn … bridges.”

“There are guys in the NBA who are there because they are good people. They stay long because they are good in the locker room, giving advice, don’t complain, and practice hard. Those things keep you around.”

Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ

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