Lonnie Walker is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA)
Lonnie Walker first started playing basketball during his high school days. Previously, he played collegiate basketball with the Miami Hurricanes.
Later, San Antonio Spurs drafted Walker as the 18th overall pick-up in the 2018 NBA draft. They even included him in the NBA Summer League.
Spurs officially signed a contract with Walker on 11 July 2018. Later, he suffered from a meniscus tear, and after his recovery, the Spurs assigned him to Austin Spurs, an affiliate team. He made his NBL debut in a game against Toronto Raptors.
Moreover, Walker scored a career-high 28 points in a win against Houston Rockets in December 2019.
Afterward, In July 2022, he joined Los Angeles Lakers on a one-year, $6.5 million contract.
He faced severe knee tendinitis during gameplay. Despite the injury, he returned and appeared as the top scorer on the team.
Lonnie Walker Religion
Professional player Lonnie and his family follow Christianity as a religion.
He has a great belief in Christianity and considers himself a very religious person. He believes that nothing is possible without God.
As per the source, Walker often cites Bible verses and one of his favorites is Isaiah 40:29.
The verse reads, “He gives power to the faint, and him who has no might, he increases strength.” He invoked this verse while he was recovering from a torn meniscus in his right knee.
Similarly, he captioned this verse on Instagram with a picture of his right knee in a brace. Walker strongly believes and shows deep respect for God.
Lonnie Walker Parents
Emerging player Lonnie was born on 14 December 1998 to Lonnie Walker III and Tamica Wall. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius, and he holds American nationality. Walker belongs to the Afro-American ethnic group.
Walker’s parents were very young when Lonnie was born. He is the only child of them, and they never married legally.
Moreover, they co-parented him, and Walker mostly lived with his father. His father is Lonnie Walker III, who was a basketball player during his university days.
Walker III dropped out of the university in his senior year. He quit so that he could take care of him.
Furthermore, Walker III worked multiple jobs to raise him. He always wished the best for his son and encouraged him to read. He influenced him to play basketball and always supported his passion.
However, there is not much information available about his mother. His parents have always supported him despite any problems.
Lonnie Walker Net Worth
The professional player Lonnie has an estimated net worth of $9 million as of 2023. He generates income mainly from his professional career.
Lonnie Walker signed a one-year, $6,479,000 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, including $6,479,000 guaranteed and an annual average salary of $6,479,000.
Moreover, in 2023-24, he is expected to earn while earning a cap hit of $7,774,800. The player has collected a total of $18.76 throughout his NBA career.
He earns from various bands in the form of endorsement deals.
The NBA player is expected to earn more in the coming days, and that his net worth is predicted to grow more.
