Kemba Walker has always viewed himself as the Everyman athlete. His Saturday to-do list reflected that:
u25aa Find the boss (Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan) a birthday card.
u25aa Tell some out-of-town colleagues (all those other All-Stars) where to eat (Nakato, a Japanese steakhouse).
u25aa Grab a nap before the evening company function.
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OK, Saturday was a bit out of the ordinary. For the first time in his eight-season NBA career, Walker was an All-Star starter and All-Star Weekend is in his adopted hometown, where he’s spent all eight of his pro seasons.