NEW YORK, September 21, 2022 –The New York Knicks announced today that the team has signed guard M.J. Walker to a contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Walker, 6-5, 213-pounds, appeared in 39 total games (21 starts) for the Westchester Knicks last season, averaging 10.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists over 28.7 minutes. He also appeared in three games for the Knicks Summer League entry in July, recording two points and one rebound over 4.7 minutes in Las Vegas, NV.
The Jonesboro, GA-native, played four seasons at Florida State University (2017-21), recording nine points, two rebounds and 1.6 assists over 24.3 minutes in 120 games (82 starts). During his senior season, he was named to the 2020-21 All-ACC Second Team after producing a career best 12.2 points to go along with 2.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists over 29.0 minutes in 24 games (23 starts).