“He throwing the money down!” Gambling with Michael Jordan in Monaco taught Kemba Walker tough lesson

Michael Jordan's competitive nature extended beyond the basketball court.

“He throwing the money down!” Gambling with Michael Jordan in Monaco taught Kemba Walker tough lesson

Kemba Walker and Michael Jordan

Kemba Walker may no longer play in the NBA anymore. However, he was quite the star during his time with the Charlotte Hornets player. The owner at that time, Michael Jordan drafted Walker to be the face of the franchise. As such, Walker got to experience some privileges, including gambling with the six-time champion.

Recently, Walker shared a story about gambling with Michael Jordan in Monaco during his second year in the NBA. The NBA world has heard about the gambling stories of Michael Jordan. Kemba Walker believes Jordan had a different kind of intensity when it comes to gambling. As such, it got to a point where Walker could no longer keep up with Jordan.

This was my second year. One thing I learned, I ain’t gambling with him. I ain’t gon lie! He different. I gambled with him when we was in Monaco one time. He too intense! He too intense bro. I’m good. He throwing the money down, I can’t compete with him!
Kemba Walker via 7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony & Kid Mero
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Many stories of Jordan and his gambling antics remain at the forefront of the NBA lore. Despite the intimidating experience, Kemba Walker acknowledged the valuable lessons he learned from the six-time NBA champion during his time with the Hornets.

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Walker has been a four-time NBA All-Star and has led the Hornets to several playoff appearances. After leaving the Hornets, he joined the Boston Celtics. The point guard helped them reach the ECF in his first season at Celtics. The immense confidence of Walker was a result of the wisdom imparted by Jordan.

Kemba Walker credits Michael Jordan for encouraging him to take lead role with Hornets

Retired star Kemba Walker admitted the impact Michael Jordan had on him in a recent podcast episode. It was Jordan who drafted Walker to the team. The motivational talk from Jordan helped Walker develop into a star player during his time with the Charlotte Hornets.

In an appearance on Carmelo Anthony’s podcast, Walker revealed that a conversation with Jordan in his second year in the league was a turning point in his career. Walker admitted to not playing the same way he played in college. Michael Jordan realized it and motivated the point guard to play like how he did at UConn. Check out what Walker said on Anthony’s podcast below.

Walker’s conversation with Jordan seemed to have a profound impact on his career as he led the Hornets to two playoff appearances. However, he couldn’t get them past the first round or make a deep playoff run during his time with the Hornets. As it turns out, no other stars have managed to do the same.

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