Ok-Comfortable9449 | Heat

218 | 4 hours ago

well we will take him

incredibleamadeuscho | Lakers

73 | 4 hours ago

Yeah this would be good for him. A team like the heat where their lack of depth would give him the playing time.

RyouBestGirl | Spurs

21 | 3 hours ago

Lonnie, Cam and Malik will be fire bench scoring.

cl353 | Heat

7 | 2 hours ago

I’d be hella surprised if we signed cam Thomas after the reports about wat he’s like as a teammate and with giannis and Bobby with firsthand experience

Steamsalt | Bucks

1 | an hour ago

we were desperate for any scoring at all and he lasted like 3 weeks before we said ‘not worth the trouble’

cl353 | Heat

2 | an hour ago

yea i remember the cam thomas stans crowing about how right they were, they shut up real fast

devotedhero | Wizards

1 | an hour ago

The Heat would be his last stop if he doesn’t turn it around

heydigme

1 | an hour ago

Cam Reddish???

TheMongolianLemonade | Nets

4 | 3 hours ago

I think Coach Spo would do a good job utilizing him and getting the most out of him

Matthew2531_46 | Spurs

1 | 23 minutes ago

Coach Spo will beat him to death with a baseball bat after watching Lonnie be out of place 15 times in a single half

nixhomunculus

2 | 3 hours ago

At this rate the Heat is just gonna find EuroLeague and G league folks to fill the gaps huh.

I expect Elfrid Payton as their bench PG soon.

ryanm37 | Lakers

201 | 4 hours ago

Lonnie. Walker. The fourth.

Game 4 forever.

3s2ng | Lakers

49 | 4 hours ago

The Lonnie Walker game.

CIark

-10 | 2 hours ago

Marcus Smart game

Luke Kennard game

Can’t tell if the lakers get all these “games” because Pelinka is such a dogshit GM that it’s legendary when one role player actually shows up in a real game because it’s so unexpected

Ecstatic_Visual_2026 | Spurs

7 | 2 hours ago

Even as a spurs fan I was rooting for yall that series because of him. He was one of my favorite players during our rebuilding years.

holyrolodex | Lakers

4 | 2 hours ago

In the last ten years of watching the Lakers, there’s winning in 2020, watching Austin develop from undrafted to a max contract, getting Luka, and that game.

ETP6372 | Warriors

4 | 3 hours ago

I hate that game lol

toado3

3 | an hour ago

Warriors fan here. All my homies hate Lonnie walker.

callitajax1 | Raptors

1 | 18 minutes ago

That game reminds me of Brandon roys last dance against the mavs. A legendary one man comeback.

New_Essay_4869 | Thunder

104 | 4 hours ago

Still just 27 years old. Rooting for him

ExtraLeading3376

80 | 4 hours ago

i’ll always root for bro

i remember hearing about his backstory and childhood and it’s honestly very devastating

luca3791

22 | 4 hours ago

He grew out his hair wildly right? As a way to express himself due to his childhood trauma?

ExtraLeading3376

46 | 4 hours ago

yeh, he grew his hair as a coping mechanism after his childhood trauma as it was something “he had control over”

then he said he cut it off as a mental step forward shedding his past insecurities

it’s a really heartbreaking story

luca3791

13 | 3 hours ago

Heartbreaking, but I want to think of it as inspiring. It’s a pity(English is a second language so apologies if pity isn’t quite apt) it happened, but the strength it takes to be public about it and take a step forward and “shed” the insecurity should be applauded

RaptorKingz

40 | 4 hours ago

I was bummed when the Celts cut him, hope he returns to the association

BagelBoyy_ | Celtics

3 | 3 hours ago

that ruined my week when it happened

3s2ng | Lakers

21 | 4 hours ago

Remember when he scored 15 points in the 4th quarter to rally the Lakers against Warriors?

SAguilar23 | Spurs

18 | 4 hours ago

SkyWalker! Still rooting for you bud!

morning_thief | Spurs

6 | 3 hours ago

LFG SKYWALKER!

IrvAndDorisSmith | Timberwolves

18 | 4 hours ago

Ever since i saw Lonnie get drafted, with his weird stand-up dreadlock in the front, I rooted for him. I was bummed when he cut it off but I stayed loyal

I’m looking up pictures now and his dreads were way more normal than I remembered, I remembered it being like a way cooler looking elfrid Payton situation

Embarrassed_Meal7969 | Lakers

1 | 23 minutes ago

Read up on his hair and why he cut it off.

Raeedc | Heat

13 | 4 hours ago

I think this is getting buzz cause the heat are likely interested

Not2famous

8 | 4 hours ago

How is he not in the league? Always been a decent shooter with average size

Titronnica | SAS

14 | 3 hours ago

Unfortunatley he’s extremely streaky, and if his shot wasn’t falling, he didn’t have much else to offer on the floor.

That being said, still an absolute freak athlete, and a bench role should still be feasible for him. Also if he winds up for a dunk, you’ll be in for some crazy shit

Educational_Guest757

1 | 35 minutes ago

for such a good athlete who seems to have a good head on his shoulders, how is he not better on defense is what always suprises me tbh

WayofHatuey | Nets

7 | 4 hours ago

Forever a Net

IzzetAWin | Hornets

6 | 4 hours ago

Was great in season for lakers 2 years ago

SloshaPacana

14 | 4 hours ago

Great is an exaggeration but he’s an NBA player

The problem with him is he thinks he’s way better than he actually is

If he tried harder on defense, was more of a spot up shooter because he has a good jumper he’d have a long career, he doesn’t do anything but try to score at an inefficient clip

incredibleamadeuscho | Lakers

13 | 4 hours ago

Dud legitimately won the Lakers a game in a tough series. That’s great for a role player.

SloshaPacana

6 | 4 hours ago

He was also unplayable vs Denver

Like i said, he should be in the NBA, he’s an okay role player

incredibleamadeuscho | Lakers

5 | 4 hours ago

If a TPMLE guy wins you a game in a playoff series, then he’s great for his contract.

Denver was a bit bigger and not within his skillset.

SloshaPacana

0 | 4 hours ago

Then you let him go and he went to the Nets, Philly and was out of the league

Like i said, he’s a flawed player, one game doesn’t change anything

NBA teams love a good role player, if you’re not getting signed you’re doing something wrong

incredibleamadeuscho | Lakers

1 | 3 hours ago

I dont remember if he was in the running return for the Lakers, but basically he said he left because he and his agent thought it was a better opportunity. Nets basically sucked and that kind of doomed him from getting playing time.

Bad move from the agent in my view. Should have tried to secure a better contract for his player.

RedtheGamer100 | Hornets

-1 | 4 hours ago

then y no signed him 😂. Perhaps slosha knows what he talkin about

incredibleamadeuscho | Lakers

4 | 3 hours ago

He left the team if I recall, because he thought the Nets was a better opportunity.

ChucoTeacher | Spurs

1 | an hour ago

Actually you have it backwards. His problem is lack of confidence and low basketball iq. He tries really hard but has bad instincts on defense.

4espa | Lakers

6 | 4 hours ago

The streets will never forget the game 4 lakers vs warriors series

nixhomunculus

1 | 3 hours ago

The Cali streets yes…

acmilan12345 | Nets

4 | 4 hours ago

Lonnie was good while he was on the Nets. Maybe I wasn’t noticing some deficiency, but I thought he was good enough to keep around.

yitur93 | Lakers

3 | 4 hours ago

I would take him back to Lakers with open arms.

PureDePlatano

2 | 4 hours ago

How is Jean Montero not drawing interest?? Dude is one of the best players in Europe and is only 22.

SloshaPacana

6 | 4 hours ago

He’s like 6 foot and the quintessential Euro player that would not be good in the NBA tbh, plenty of those PGs that have tried in the NBA

Blob_Sacamano | Nuggets

2 | 4 hours ago

FACUMANIA

PureDePlatano

1 | 4 hours ago

Who are we talking about? There are plenty of guards that came from Europe and had solid NBA careers. I’m not saying he will be the star he is in Europe but he could at minimum be a great backup PG.

SloshaPacana

3 | 4 hours ago

There’s plenty of guards that came in and looked ass too, even amazing European guards

Look at who’s good in the Euroleague, i’m from Europe my guy

It’s just a massive stylistic difference and these shorter smaller PGs are way more useful here than in the NBA where you would get targeted on switches and shit

Running the offense here is perfect for these small guys, the game is made for them

PureDePlatano

0 | 3 hours ago

The NBA is a different game, but Jean is still younger than some of this year’s lottery picks, so he has plenty of time to adapt.
At 6’2”, he’s average size for an NBA PG, the same listed height as Curry, Brunson, Ja, and Maxey. He’s a great pick-and-roll player with a team-first style, and I don’t see why he couldn’t be a backup PG.
The only European PGs I remember coming over and really struggling were Teodosić, Huertas, and Ukić. Plenty of others became solid NBA players. At Jean’s age and level, you won’t know his ceiling until he gets an NBA opportunity.

aubades | Timberwolves

3 | 4 hours ago

I’ve thought the same. Especially in the wake of all the “FMVP Brunson means small guards can work actually” discourse, feels like this would be the perfect time for Montero to get an opportunity.

PureDePlatano

2 | 4 hours ago

Yeah he is worth a try. I guess the concerns are height and size overall but even an older Campazzo had a chance in the league.

giventofly2

2 | 4 hours ago

I was surprised no team wanted him, I recall him being a great shooter and overall good player.

SloshaPacana

3 | 4 hours ago

Because he’s just a scorer who doesn’t do much else, he’s not a great shooter he’s a decent one

With his athleticism if he tried harder he’d be a good 3&D but he just thinks he’s an iso player and scorer

Sammy2729 | Lakers

2 | 4 hours ago

Game 4, 4th quarter legend

incredibleamadeuscho | Lakers

2 | 4 hours ago

should have never left the Lakers for the Nets. Had a legendary playoff moment with us.

Chance to return to the Lakers this season.

RoscoeSantangelo | 76ers

2 | 4 hours ago

Good for a couple solid transition dunks a game at least

Veggiedelite90 | SAS

2 | 3 hours ago

Really nice dude I hope he does get back

donwuann

1 | 3 hours ago

I swore I saw him at the end of somebody’s bench

Aidanj927 | Spurs

1 | 3 hours ago

I wouldn’t hate having him back as a 4th guard we can rotate in

-Erased | TOR

1 | 2 hours ago

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StrawberryItten | Spurs

1 | an hour ago

7 year NBA Vet

What the fuck

prfrnir

1 | an hour ago

Another guy that’s going to take a Malik Beasley landing spot. Poor guy is probably done with the NBA

ChucoTeacher | Spurs

1 | an hour ago

Good character guy. Microwave scorer. Physical attributes to be a top shooting guard, but low basketball IQ and lacks confidence.

RiversofJell0 | Lakers

1 | an hour ago

Game 4 Lonnie was awesome. Liked him on the team

Embarrassed_Meal7969 | Lakers

1 | 24 minutes ago

He’s always welcome back in LA

BBALL-STATLINE

0 | 4 hours ago

Full support

alphalobster200 | Nuggets

-2 | 3 hours ago

Lonnie being outed as a sexpest and immediately running to Israel is hilariously on-brand

TWOPlNTSPRICK | Bulls

-12 | 4 hours ago

He’s a piece of shit for playing for Maccabi Tel-Aviv but of course the Israel talk will stop now it’s a guy like Lonnie Walker.

Frustratedtx | Spurs

1 | 4 hours ago

I’d argue playing for Dolan is worse and I don’t see anyone complaining about that. Dude just trying to get a paycheck.

SloshaPacana

7 | 4 hours ago

Playing for Dolan is definitely not worse lmao

Frustratedtx | Spurs

4 | 4 hours ago

It’s not like Netanyahu directly owns the basketball team… I’d argue being buddies with Trump makes you a worse person than just being Israeli.

Adventurous_Salt | Tampa Bay Raptors

3 | 4 hours ago

LMAO this is a wild take. Dolan is a jerk, but…

MotherMasterpiece6 | TOR

2 | 4 hours ago

What’s wrong with playing in Israel? Beautiful country and the players seem to love it

oldredditsuspended

-2 | 3 hours ago

You see no issue with playing for a Russian team or Iranian either I suppose?

[Stein] Lonnie Walker IV is a candidate to return to the NBA this summer, league sources say, after the scoring guard played in the EuroLeague last season. The seven-year NBA vet (10.0 PPG) has an NBA out in his Maccabi Tel Aviv contract until July 15 and is expected to draw interest.