Kemba Walker's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 24, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Kemba Walker.

Kemba Walker is an American former professional basketball player and current player enhancement coach for the Charlotte Hornets. Drafted ninth overall by the Charlotte Bobcats in 2011, he played for multiple NBA teams, including the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, and Dallas Mavericks, before a stint with AS Monaco. A standout college player for the Connecticut Huskies, Walker led them to a 2011 NCAA championship, earning the tournament's Most Outstanding Player award and consensus first-team All-American honors. His NBA career highlights include four All-Star selections, an All-NBA Team selection, two NBA Sportsmanship Awards, and a LNB Élite championship.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

March 1997: Breaking Glen Rice's record

In March 1997, Glen Rice set a team mark of 48 points.

March 14, 2011: Named First Team All-American

On March 14, 2011, Kemba Walker was named First Team All-American by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association.

April 4, 2011: Won Division I Championship

On April 4, 2011, Kemba Walker led the University of Connecticut to win the Division I Championship and won the honor of NCAA basketball tournament Most Outstanding Player.

2011: Big East Tournament

In the 2011 Big East tournament, Kemba Walker hit the game-clinching shot against Pittsburgh and led UConn to victory in the Big East Championship against Louisville, earning tournament MVP honors. He scored 130 points over five games, setting a Big East record.

January 21, 2013: Career-High Points Against Rockets

On January 21, 2013, Kemba Walker scored a then career-high 35 points against the Houston Rockets.

February 19, 2014: Career-High Assists

On February 19, 2014, Kemba Walker recorded a career-high 16 assists in a win over the Detroit Pistons.

April 4, 2014: Recorded Second Triple-Double

On April 4, 2014, Kemba Walker recorded his second career triple-double in a victory over the Orlando Magic.

November 23, 2015: Season-High Points

On November 23, 2015, Kemba Walker scored a then season-high 39 points in a 127-122 overtime win over the Sacramento Kings.

January 18, 2016: Career-High 52 Points

On January 18, 2016, Kemba Walker set a career-high and franchise-record with 52 points in a 124-119 double overtime win against the Utah Jazz.

November 4, 2016: Season-High Points

On November 4, 2016, Kemba Walker scored a season-high 30 points in a 99-95 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

January 2, 2017: Season-High Rebounds

On January 2, 2017, Kemba Walker recorded 34 points and a season-high 11 rebounds in a 118-111 loss to the Chicago Bulls.

March 31, 2017: Reached 8,000 Career Points

On March 31, 2017, Kemba Walker scored 31 points in a 122-114 win over the Denver Nuggets and became the second player in team history to reach 8,000 career points.

January 10, 2018: 41 Points Against Mavericks

On January 10, 2018, Kemba Walker had 41 points on 16-of-28 shooting in a 115-111 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

October 17, 2018: Walker scores 41 points in season opener

On October 17, 2018, Kemba Walker set a franchise record for points scored in a season opener with 41 points in a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. This marked his 10th 40-point game, tying Glen Rice for the franchise record for 40-point games.