When Team USA starts play in the World Cup on Sept. 1, Kemba Walker will be one of only three All-Stars on the roster.
And when Walker opens the NBA regular season with his new Celtics teammates in Philadelphia, he’ll be one of only two All-Stars on their roster.
If either team is to make a run, it will be heavily dependant on what Walker does. And for Walker, this will provide a chance to elevate in status as he begins his basketball life after Charlotte.
After eight seasons and two playoff appearances with the Bobcats and Hornets, Walker is finally in a situation where the postseason is an expectation and he is more likely to be in the national spotlight on a nightly basis.