If I had to describe San Antonio Spurs wing Lonnie Walker IV in one word, I’d choose indisputable. His showmanship, innate drive to compete and awe-inspiring athleticism are truly undeniable, as they draw the attention of those around him every time that he steps on the basketball court.
Walker is only 20 years old as a sophomore in the NBA, and yet head coach Gregg Popovich couldn’t deny him of a role over the course of the 2019-20 season the way he has for many young players before him. It’s become a Spurs custom to work your way up the rotation, only if and when a player is matured, but Walker is the first player to break the trend in quite some time without major injuries forcing his hand.