Antoine Walker's net worth: Discover the wealth of the retired NBA player

Antoine Walker's net worth: Discover the wealth of the retired NBA player

Steve Njuguna
updated at December 14, 2023 at 12:58 PM

Antoine Walker is a former American professional basketball player and broadcaster. He played in the NBA towards the turn of the millennium and was best known for his spell with the Miami Heat, where he was part of the team that won the NBA championship in 2006. This article delves into Antoine Walker's net worth and career achievements.

Antoine Walker net worth
Antoine Walker while playing for the Idaho Stampede in 2010
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Antoine initially burst onto the scene during his collegiate career with NCAA powerhouse, The University of Kentucky. He was the starting power forward of their dominant mid-90s team that saw success in the 1996 NCAA tournament under coach Rick Pitino. He was drafted 6th overall in the 1996 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics.

Antoine Walker's profile summary

Name

Antoine Devon Walker

Date of birth

August 12, 1976

Place of birth

Chicago, Illinois

Height in feet

6 ft 9 in

Height in centimetres

206 centimetres

Skin color

Black

Weight in pounds

245 lbs

Weight in kilograms

111 kg

High school career

Mt Carmel High School, Chicago

College career

University of Kentucky

NBA Draft Year

1996

Playing career duration

1996-2012

NBA teams played for

Boston Celtics, Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves

Position

Power-Forward

Broadcasting career

120 sports, SEC Network

Marital status

Single

Nationality

American

Children

None

Place of residence

Chicago, Illinois

Net Worth

$260,000

How old is Antoine Walker?

Antoine Walker (aged 47 as of December 2023) was born on August 12, 1976 in Chicago, Illinois.

What was Antoine Walker's net worth in 2023?

Antoine Walker’s net worth today is estimated to be at $260,000. This comes from his earnings as a broadcaster with the SEC Network and his NBA pension. Antoine also makes money from his job as a consultant for athletes on matters of financial literacy and mentorship. He lost a significant chunk of the money he made in his NBA career due to several poor financial decisions.

Antoine Walker's playing career

Walker was a versatile forward who could score from inside and outside. He was known for his three-point shooting, ball-handling skills, and ability to create scoring opportunities. His longest stint was when he played for the Boston Celtics for seven seasons (1996–2003) and became known for his scoring ability, versatility, and trademark celebration, the "Shimmy Shake."

He won an NBA championship with the Miami Heat in the 2005-2006 season and also achieved three NBA All-Star selections. He retired in 2012 after a 16-year career.

Antoine Walker career earnings
Walker interacts with a fan in 2008 during his time with the Grizzlies. Photo by NBAE
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What were Antoine Walker's career earnings?

Over his NBA career, Walker made over $108 million in earnings from the five franchises he played for. He also received several bonuses for being selected to the All-Star team thrice.

Frequently asked questions about Antoine Walker

Due to his popularity in the basketball world and his long career, many questions are frequently asked about Walker. Here are some of them:

Is Antoine Walker bankrupt?

Antoine Walker filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2010. Walker's financial troubles were reportedly linked to a combination of factors, including bad real estate investments and a lavish lifestyle with many cars and houses that resulted in significant debts.

During his career, Walker earned a substantial amount of money from his NBA contracts, but poor financial management, coupled with high-risk investments in real estate, ultimately led to his financial downfall. The bankruptcy filing listed total assets of $4.3 million and opposing debts of $12.7 million, including unpaid mortgages and other obligations.

Antoine Walker
Walker during his introductory press conference for the Atlanta Hawks in 2004 Photo by NBAE.
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Does Antoine Walker have any cars?

Due to his bankruptcy case, Antoine had to sell his exotic car collection which was worth millions. At the moment he does not own any cars.

Where does Antoine Walker live?

After losing his other houses in the bankruptcy suit, Antoine Walker currently resides in his house in downtown Chicago. However, he frequently travels for work purposes to to other parts of the country.

What is Antoine Walker doing now?

Antoine currently works as a TV basketball commentator for the SEC and a consultant for Eduyoucore. Eduyoucore focuses on teaching athletes financial literacy.

Final word

Antoine Walker was a good player during his prime, but his retirement left everyone wondering about his legal issues and net worth. Now that he is back on his feet, fans and former teammates alike will be looking forward to him picking up the pieces and striving on.

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Steve Njuguna
Steve Njuguna is a media professional with close to a decade of experience in the sports media industry. He has previously worked as a sports journalist with Bamba Sports TV, Vybez Radio and The Nairobian newspaper.