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Looking back at the career highlights of "Fat Tou Tuo" Antoine Walker.

Antoine Walker was born on August 12, 1976 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was selected by the Boston Celtics with the 6th overall pick in the first round of the 1996 NBA Draft. In his career, he won an NBA championship, was selected to the NBA All-Star 3 times, and was selected to the NBA All-Star Game once. He was selected as the Eastern Conference Player of the Week twice. Because Antoine Walker has a bald head all year round, his head is larger than his body size, and his body is relatively strong. The overall impression is that his head is fat. Fans call him "Fat Tou Tuo" out of ridicule and love.

Antoine Walker during the Celtics era

On March 21, 1997, the Boston Celtics played against the Orlando Magic at home. Antoine Walker started the game for 41 minutes, making 8 of 24 shots and 3 of 4 free throws. He contributed 19 points, 21 rebounds and 5 assists. The Boston Celtics lost to the Orlando Magic 99-104. His 21 rebounds in a single game were the highest rebound record in Antoine Walker's career.

Celtics Twins

On April 16, 1997, the Boston Celtics faced the Charlotte Hornets at home. Antoine Walker started the game for 47 minutes and made 21 shots. 9 shots, 2 of 5 three-pointers, 3 of 4 free throws, contributed 23 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks. The Boston Celtics lost to the Charlotte Hornets 102-108. This was the first triple-double in Antoine Walker's career.

On January 7, 1998, the Boston Celtics challenged the Washington Wizards away. Antoine Walker started the game for 42 minutes, making 21 of 36 shots, 5 of 5 three-pointers, 2 of 7 free throws, and contributed 49 points, 12 rebounds and 1 steal. The Boston Celtics lost to the Washington Wizards 108-110. The 49 points in a single game was the highest score in Antoine Walker's career.

Antoine Walker during the Celtics period

On January 17, 2001, the Boston Celtics challenged the Sacramento Kings away from home. Antoine Walker started the game for 45 minutes, making 16 of 29 shots, 9 of 14 three-pointers, and free throws. He made 6 of 10 free throws and contributed 47 points, 5 rebounds, 13 assists, 4 steals and 1 block. The Boston Celtics lost to the Sacramento Kings 106-111. 9 three-pointers in a single game was Antoine Walker's career three-pointer record in a single game. It was also the highest record of three-pointers made in a single game by an individual in the history of the Boston Celtics.

Antoine Walker during the Mavericks period

On April 28, 2002, in Game 3 of the first round of the playoffs, the Boston Celtics challenged the Philadelphia 76ers away. Antoine Walker started the game for 47 minutes, making 9 of 20 shots and 7 of 13 three-pointers. In the game, he contributed 27 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks on 2 free throws. The Boston Celtics lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 103-108. 7 three-pointers in a single game was the record for three-pointers made by Antoine Walker in a single game in the playoffs. It is also the record for three-pointers made in a single game by the Boston Celtics in the playoffs.

Antoine Walker during the Heat period

On August 2, 2005, the Boston Celtics traded Antoine Walker to the Miami Heat. At this point, Antoine Walker's Celtics career was completely over. While playing for the Boston Celtics, Antoine Walker hit 937 three-pointers for the Boston Celtics, becoming the record holder for three-pointers in the history of the Boston Celtics (later surpassed by Ray Allen, Paul Pierce, etc.).

Antoine Walker during the Timberwolves period

On June 20, 2006, in Game 6 of the Finals, the Miami Heat challenged the Dallas Mavericks away. Antoine Walker started the game for 34 minutes, making 6 of 17 shots, 3 of 3 free throws, and 14 points. With 1 rebound, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block, the Miami Heat defeated the Dallas Mavericks 95-92 and won the first championship trophy in team history. During the entire finals, Antoine Walker played as the team's starting small forward, averaging 13.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, becoming one of the team's most important contributors to the championship.

Antoine Walker during the Grizzlies era

On April 8, 2012, Antoine Walker announced his official retirement, ending his playing career.

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