I've come a very long way, especially from my young career. From not always being the best guy on the team to just increasing my work ethic every single year, every single summer. Just seeing the hard work pay off, I think that's what's most gratifying for me.
— Kemba Walker
I put my work in throughout my career to become the player I am today. It's never about the money. I want to win.
I'm tired of not being in the playoffs... I hate watching them on TV.
What kid doesn't want to play in MSG? I've been fortunate enough to play there many, many times during my basketball career. Every chance I get to play there, I try to embrace it. I just love playing there.
I've been hearing it for years now, the Knicks. Every time I come home, it's, 'When are you coming home to the Knicks?'
I'm pretty sure anyone that goes home to play where they're from, it's exciting for them.
You see guys who are on elite teams. I don't want to do that. I want to create something special here in Charlotte, something that we have never had here before. I want to create some consistency.
Change is very scary.
My favorite player is Carmelo; that's just a guy I've been rocking with since he was at Syracuse. I've always been a big fan of Melo.
I'm about working, getting better, and proving people wrong.
There are so many things going on in this world that are unbelievable. A lot of gun violence and police brutality.
Troy Daniels is pretty good dresser.
What's going on in my life, I never bring it to the basketball court.
For me, I love competing.
I couldn't care less about big markets. That's not who I am.
I felt like the best player on the court every night in college.
I try to work hard each and every day to become a better player.
I guess it's a good thing to know that I am wanted.
I'm not a big traveler.
I just want to do something special in Charlotte. I've been there eight years now, and we haven't really been consistent as far as winning. I just want to try to establish that culture at some point. That's what I want to do. I just want to make it a winning organization.
I don't know if a lot of players can actually say they played in the All-Star Game in their actual city, their team's city.
The Knicks are a special team.
I definitely know a lot of guys that played in the league that came from the Bronx, but not a lot of them are a franchise all-time leading scorer. It's special, and I take pride in that.
Superstar - I mean, when I think of superstar, I think of LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, names like that. I don't know if I can put myself in that category.
I knew I'm a hard worker and always wanted to be great at this game.
I'm low-key. I like my privacy.
There were doubts when I got drafted. I've seen plenty of articles and things, like that I probably wouldn't be an elite point guard. I wanted to prove people wrong. And when I got my first contract, they said I was overpaid. I proved them wrong again.
Without New York, I wouldn't be the person I am today.
Jeremy Lamb is a great dancer.
I go hard each and every day.
People think of the Charlotte Hornets, and they think of me.
There were times I didn't know if I even belonged in the NBA. Everyone at this level is so good - bigger, stronger, faster.
They usually say as you get older, you can't get better, but that's not true. I'm living proof.
I'm not supposed to be here. A lot of people from where I'm from don't make it.
I'm a loyal guy.
I've always felt like I'm a winning player. Like I deserved it to be in the playoffs - to be battling.
There are definitely die-hard fans. That's one thing about people from Brooklyn: they're very loyal, die-hard, believe in their team.
The respect from my peers is what means a lot to me. The guys I go up against each and every night. You know, to have their respect, I think that's huge. And that's what I care most about, to have the respect of my peers.
Of course, I've been a Knicks fan growing up, always rooted for the home team. But I really can't see myself in a Knicks jersey - only because I've been in one jersey.
I'm from a rough place: the Bronx.
When teams are really out on me, I'm trying to drag them out as much as possible so my teammates can make plays.
Charlotte means a lot to me. This city has embraced me - allowed me to be who I am, allowed me to grow as a man.
People should have the chance to say whatever they want, especially a guy like LeBron. He's huge, an icon. He should have an opinion if he wants to.
It's very important to inspire the next generation.
I'm pretty shy, believe it or not.
I love the Hornets' colors.
There's something to be said for being on a team for your whole career. Not many players have done that. Only a select few. That's a goal to accomplish.
I want to be in the playoffs every year.
I dress myself. I don't feel any pressure to dress. I like what I like.
There's always doubts about me, and I always want to prove people wrong, so that's what I try to do.
