“THE UNSUNG HERO”
(Always Try To Make Home Better)
- He was born in the poorest city in the United States.
- He went hungry and homeless at a point.
- He was sexually abused and harassed as a kid.
- Due to injuries, he barely had game time but he became the HERO in one of the…
(Always Try To Make Home Better)
- He was born in the poorest city in the United States.
- He went hungry and homeless at a point.
- He was sexually abused and harassed as a kid.
- Due to injuries, he barely had game time but he became the HERO in one of the…
Lonnie Walker was just 12 in 2011 when his city, Reading, Pennsylvania was declared “The Poorest City in the United States” by the US census.
Growing up, he had moments where he didn’t have food to eat and had to starve.
There was a time, they had only 1$ to survive for 2days,…
Growing up, he had moments where he didn’t have food to eat and had to starve.
There was a time, they had only 1$ to survive for 2days,…
They bought a $1 burger and he divided with his mum and they ate.
He was 12 when the family got an eviction notice from their house and he hugged his mother, telling her, he would get her out of all these stress, negativity and bring her happiness.
He made this promise as a…
He was 12 when the family got an eviction notice from their house and he hugged his mother, telling her, he would get her out of all these stress, negativity and bring her happiness.
He made this promise as a…
His father was doing 5 jobs and working 18hours just to provide for his family and he still managed to make out time for Lonnie.
He would force him to train, do basket ball drills, buying him books to read and made sure he learnt new words and made sentences out of them…
He would force him to train, do basket ball drills, buying him books to read and made sure he learnt new words and made sentences out of them…
His father was intentional about building a career for his son both as a sportsperson without jeopardizing his academics.
His father had a rough family background growing up as his father was an addict and he spent most time with his mother.
His father didn’t want that for…
His father had a rough family background growing up as his father was an addict and he spent most time with his mother.
His father didn’t want that for…
In high school, he was named Mr. Pennsylvania Basketball and earned McDonald's All-American honors.
Lonnie played college basketball for the Miami Hurricanes. After being named to the all-freshman team in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
In 2018, he fulfilled the promise…
Lonnie played college basketball for the Miami Hurricanes. After being named to the all-freshman team in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
In 2018, he fulfilled the promise…
Lonnie after achieving his NBA dream decided to keep giving back to his city of Reading.
Yes, he has managed to leave the hood but he wanted to make it better for the younger generation and he focused on education and basketball.
He wrote to every school in his city,…
Yes, he has managed to leave the hood but he wanted to make it better for the younger generation and he focused on education and basketball.
He wrote to every school in his city,…
He was living his lifelong dream of going to the NBA but it didn’t get any better.
On October 2018 after signing for the Spurs, he had a right medial meniscus tear, an injury that prevented him from making his NBA debut until January 3rd, 2019 in a 125-107 win over Toronto…
On October 2018 after signing for the Spurs, he had a right medial meniscus tear, an injury that prevented him from making his NBA debut until January 3rd, 2019 in a 125-107 win over Toronto…
He had a difficult period of highs and lows while he was at Spurs.
In Lonnie’s 2nd year at Spurs, he was the worst finisher at the rim in the NBA and his coach, Popovich called him out on national TV, saying
“(He played) Horribly. I expect better effort, better awareness and a…
In Lonnie’s 2nd year at Spurs, he was the worst finisher at the rim in the NBA and his coach, Popovich called him out on national TV, saying
“(He played) Horribly. I expect better effort, better awareness and a…
Lonnie struggled but many didn’t know why until June 11th, 2020, Lonnie posted a video on IG cutting off his signature hair.
It was the reason behind it that shocked everyone, he revealed he started keeping his hair in 5th grade after he was sexually abused and raped by people…
It was the reason behind it that shocked everyone, he revealed he started keeping his hair in 5th grade after he was sexually abused and raped by people…
He said cutting it off frees him and allowed him to forgive those that wronged him and after this, his performances on the pitch improved.
The same coach that called him out started praising him saying,
“He’s learning very quickly, pretty good decision maker but he prides…
The same coach that called him out started praising him saying,
“He’s learning very quickly, pretty good decision maker but he prides…
In 2022, July 6th, Lonnie signed with the LA Lakers in $6.5 million one year deal.
He played in 32 games, all starts before injury struck again as he was sidelined with a knee tendinitis.
By the time he came back, he couldn’t start games again thanks to the form of Austin…
He played in 32 games, all starts before injury struck again as he was sidelined with a knee tendinitis.
By the time he came back, he couldn’t start games again thanks to the form of Austin…
He remained professional and never complained, he played only 28 minutes in the first 8 games of the 2023 NBA playoffs.
He remained focus and in the 4th quarter of LA Lakers Game 4 against Steph Curry’s Golden State Warriors, he was called upon and bro, he owned the 4th quarter.…
He remained focus and in the 4th quarter of LA Lakers Game 4 against Steph Curry’s Golden State Warriors, he was called upon and bro, he owned the 4th quarter.…
After the game, his teammates led by Lebron James and Anthony Davies rushed over to him and hugged him, it was a career high for him and doing at this stage was huge.
When Lebron James was asked about Lonnie, he said, “We don’t win this game without Lonnie Walker”, that’s high…
When Lebron James was asked about Lonnie, he said, “We don’t win this game without Lonnie Walker”, that’s high…
One thing I got from Lonnie Walker yesterday is “ALWAYS BE READY WHEN YOUR NUMBER IS CALLED”.
Many said, he just got lucky, I don’t think so, Luck is when preparation meets opportunity, he was ready and when his time came, he shone!!!
Always stay ready because you don’t know…
Many said, he just got lucky, I don’t think so, Luck is when preparation meets opportunity, he was ready and when his time came, he shone!!!
Always stay ready because you don’t know…
And finally when you’ve achieved your goals in life, never forget where you came from, never forget your family, never forget your community, always strive to make it better than you left it.
The Igbos would say, “Akuruo ulo”meaning, “Let your wealth reach home”
I hope you guys…
The Igbos would say, “Akuruo ulo”meaning, “Let your wealth reach home”
I hope you guys…
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