When the New York Knicks initially signed Kemba Walker after a sign-and-trade deal with the Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder, they envision him being an immediate upgrade over Elfrid Payton.
Walker has elite offensive attributes — lethal agility paired with quality shooting efficiency. However, he’s had a somewhat tricky time gelling with his new team, failing to make an impact on defense and not doing enough with the ball in his hands to provide opportunities for his teammates.
According to Fred Katz of The Athletic, veteran PG Kemba Walker is a common cause of poor scoring and defensive efficiency.