Antoine Walker began his NBA career with the Boston Celtics. He not only had his greatest level of success personally in Boston, but he also contributed to the Celtics reaching unprecedented heights since the Larry Bird era.
Walker gave Sports Illustrated’s Arya Chawla an exclusive interview in which he discussed why the city had such a profound effect on him.
They have among the greatest sports cultures on the planet. Bostonians are ardent sports lovers who take their games very seriously. Even if you’re not the team’s best player, they still value effort. Regardless of whether you’re a hustler or just a
Walker said to Chawla, “rebounder,” in a report published on February 24.
Walker went on to discuss what makes Celtics supporters unique.
“They value the 12th and 13th players on the team equally to the best player. That’s what makes performing in Boston unique.Boston will welcome you like family if you want to put in a lot of effort and dedicate yourself to the city. I therefore always think of Boston as my second home.
Walker was a member of the Celtics from 1996 to 2003, and he returned for a brief stint in 2005. The next season, he went on to win a championship with the Miami Heat.
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