Toros Sign Bill Walker

[ace3g]

Andrew A. McNeill ‏@drew_48moh (https://twitter.com/drew_48moh) The Austin Toros officially announced the signing of Bill Walker, which prompted an excited phone call from @varner48MoH (https://twitter.com/varner48MoH)

[Texas_Ranger]

pretty good signing. Watched him in some NY games last year and he wasn't really that bad.

[Darkwaters]

Mr. Knee Surgery. Poor guy has had like three major procedures.

[timvp]

Good signing. He's always had the talent and the NBA body to be a player. If he gets the dedication and work ethic, he could make it. Since he's still just 25, there's a chance.

But a small chance. Thus, why he's relegated to the D-League.

[racm]

I seem to recall him doing well during Linsanity.

[Bruno]

IIRC, he has a tendency of getting fat. If he is in shape and if a Blair trade has cleared a roster spot, he might be a candidate to be be Spurs 15th player.

[Pasta Batman]

I seem to recall him doing well during Linsanity.

Correct. They played like a real team during that time as the ball moved well and what not. Although Props to Melo for growing up a bit more this season.

[maverick1948]

Did anybody notice the timing of this signing? Walker is a vet with over 150 games of experience. Day BEFORE the trade deadline. Could this indicate that SJax is gone? Maybe a trade for a big with a team that wants capspace? Walker is listed as a SF/SG. Also, Danny Green was a SF/SG. Whatever happens, it will be a move I can live with.

[AFBlue]

I can't believe this guy is still only 25...seems like he's been in the league forever. I remember him having the "freak athlete" label with little to no actual game. I know his knees are jacked, but did he ever get a jumpshot?

[racm]

Did anybody notice the timing of this signing? Walker is a vet with over 150 games of experience. Day BEFORE the trade deadline. Could this indicate that SJax is gone? Maybe a trade for a big with a team that wants capspace? Walker is listed as a SF/SG. Also, Danny Green was a SF/SG. Whatever happens, it will be a move I can live with.

More like the Spurs need more wing depth than big depth. Jax won't be traded IMO but Blair's available.

[ChumpDumper]

Did anybody notice the timing of this signing? Walker is a vet with over 150 games of experience. Day BEFORE the trade deadline. Could this indicate that SJax is gone? Maybe a trade for a big with a team that wants capspace? Walker is listed as a SF/SG. Also, Danny Green was a SF/SG. Whatever happens, it will be a move I can live with.Wouldn't read too much into that since Walker hasn't been playing for awhile. Someone like Demetris Nichols could get a call-up; he's on a really good streak this month, including hitting 21 of 37 threes.

[Libri]

Did anybody notice the timing of this signing? Walker is a vet with over 150 games of experience. Day BEFORE the trade deadline. Could this indicate that SJax is gone? Maybe a trade for a big with a team that wants capspace? Walker is listed as a SF/SG. Also, Danny Green was a SF/SG. Whatever happens, it will be a move I can live with.

Nah, just some Toros fodder.

[ace3g]

Press Release:


Toros Sign Bill Walker

Austin, TX February 20, 2013 – The Austin Toros today announced they have signed small forward Bill Walker. Walker will meet the team in Iowa tomorrow for back-to-back games on Thursday and Friday against the Energy. Walker (6-6, 235, Kansas State) was the 47th overall pick by the Washington Wizards in the 2008 NBA draft. He was then traded to the Boston Celtics. While on the Celtics roster, Walker was assigned to the NBA D-League, playing for the Utah Flash in 2008 and the Maine Red Claws in 2009. In February, 2010 Walker was part of a trade deal that sent him to the New York Knicks. In three seasons (09-10 to 11-12), Walker played 120 games with the Knicks. Walker averaged 5.9 points and 2.5 rebounds in 19.4 minutes played his final season with New York. In his 2007-08 season at Kansas State, Walker averaged 16.1 points and 6.3 rebounds in 31 games. After graduating high school, Walker played on the undefeated (5-0) USA White team at the 2005 USA Youth Development Festival. Walker will wear jersey No. 11 for the Toros. Fans can watch the Toros-Energy matchup Thursday and Friday night on NBADLeague.com (http://nbadleague.com/) powered by YouTube at 9:00pm Central. The teams will play at Cedar Park Center this Sunday, February 24th at 3:00pm.

http://www.nba.com/dleague/austin/toros_sign_bill_walker_2013_02_20.html

[ChumpDumper]

Walker hasn't played with the team yet and the Toros traded Aubrey Coleman for Dontell Jefferson, who is a shell of the combo guard who got called up to the Bobcats a few years ago.

[ace3g]

Walker played his first game for the Toros tonight: 9 pts, 4 boards in 17 min:

http://www.nba.com/dleague/games/20130306/AUSRGV/gameinfo.html?ls=gt2hp2021200280