- Walker Russell
Walker D. Russell (born
October 26 1960 , inPontiac, Michigan ) is a retired American professionalbasketball player. He was a 6'5" 190 lb guard.Russell played collegiately for
Oakland Community College , theUniversity of Houston , andWestern Michigan University . He was selected with the 9th pick of the fourth round (78th overall) of the1982 NBA Draft by theDetroit Pistons .After his playing days, Russell became an assistant coach for the
Toronto Raptors , and is currently a player scout for theNew York Knicks . [http://www.nba.com/knicks/news/workouts_060621.html Pre-Draft Workouts: Epperson and Walker Willing To Do Whatever It Takes] , by Tom Kertes, June 21, 2006.]His son, Walker Russell, Jr., played collegiately for Chipola Junior College [http://www.nba.com/knicks/news/signings_071001_mediaday.html Knicks Sign Four Players as Camp Begins] ] and
Jacksonville State University , played for the NBA D-League'sFort Worth Flyers , and in October 2007 was signed to a contract with the Knicks.Notes
External links
* [http://www.basketballreference.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=RUSSEWA01 NBA & college stats] @ basketballreference.com
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