Why Did Celtics Trade Kemba Walker?
  • 3 years ago
Now that Kemba Walker is no longer on the Celtics, is the truth coming out about how he really felt about his time on the team? On June 18th the Celtics' former All-Star PG in Walker was traded along with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2021 draft and a 2025 second-round draft pick to Oklahoma City for Al Horford, Moses Brown, and a 2023 second-round pick. After this trade, a report came out in an article written by NBA insider and Athletic writer, Jared Weiss stating:

"While Walker’s struggles might have made him seem like a disappointment relative to his role and salary, he was still good last season. He is well-liked, known for his geniality and positivity. According to multiple team sources, there was some dysfunction in the locker room, with the relationship between Stevens and Walker characterized as tension-filled. Sources also suggest that Stevens was also perceived to be harder on Walker than on other top players ... Several team sources felt Stevens was more aggressive with certain players this season, which included Walker who was criticized for his defensive mistakes. Those sources said Walker and Stevens began to butt heads, though the pair were considered to have a productive working relationship and mutual respect for one another."

The Garden Report looks into Walker's time in Boston, why it didn't work, and why is this all coming out now?
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