Chris Walker signs with Rockets

[lagator]

https://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.c...artner=ya5nbcs

"Walker is the big name here. He was a top recruit who didn’t really develop at Florida. Maybe the Rockets can tap more of his potential. His athleticism is still impressive."

 

[rogdochar]

Whoopee ! I was right all along ! Seems Coach "Messedchomp" took a special interest in inspiring Walker while he was
here. Chris got little playing time because he went against Donavan's forbiddance for secretly meeting with WM.

 

[VulcanAlex]

Well it is a "summer" contract that generally means D league not NBA. Not surprising, but not going to mean much unless he learns to play properly. Since he never did that here I doubt he will be doing that there either.

 

[rogdochar]

Seriously though, Chris was a good Gator-citizen. He had no reason to stay longer, since he couldn't become an
integral part of our starting 5. Now, he'll have some "big-men" tutors & basketball to bore in on 24-7. Using the word
bore wasn't accidental. I wish the former Gator success. Maybe he'll revisit and learn stuff from Egbunu ?

 

[Gator Fever]

If he can pack on another 25 pounds and learn the basics he might eventually play in the NBA.

 

[oxrageous]

Yeah, if he only knew how to play basketball this kid could be an All Star.

 

[deuce]

Walker is garbage..........

 

[Captain Sasquatch]

Hopefully it works out for him.

 

[LagoonGator68]

Walker has talent, not sure about his focus and dedication. He had trouble running and loves the weed too much. Coachability is another concern.

 

[lagator]

Walker has talent, not sure about his focus and dedication. He had trouble running and loves the weed too much. Coachability is another concern.

Agree, he has the stuff you can't coach, height and hops. Unfortunately the rest of his game seems to be un-coachable as well. I'm rooting for him to succeed and think he has a shot to become a bench player if he can find the focus and right situation.

 

[MJMGator]

Walker has talent, not sure about his focus and dedication. He had trouble running and loves the weed too much. Coachability is another concern.

He has incredible size and athleticism, but if he's got any talent it's not in the game of basketball. Can't shoot, dribble, block out, pass or comprehend where he's supposed to be on any given play. I just can't call that talented.

 

[t-gator]

There's a difference between being talented and being able to jump high. Chris walker will never play in a regular season nba game.

 

[Ray Finkle]

The name Houston has become synonymous with crack

 

[rogdochar]

'nother good one, lagator = "height & hops"