I watched the Cavs-Knicks game and Walker looked good. Sure he had a nice dunk, but he also looked smooth going to the hoop, and he made a couple of jumpers as well - including at least one falling away from LeBron. He also seemed to be the only Knick that hustled and at least tried on the defensive end, and sure, he made a dumb foul (a clear path, I think), but he needs playing time to correct those mistakes - something that K.C., I mean, Doc Rivers, never gave him.
And for everyone who thinks that it's just because of the run-and-gun style of New York, don't forget that not too long ago (06-07) the Celtics were a running team as well on which Tony Allen had the best stretch of his career during the 18-game losing streak I believe (man, can't forget watching that stretch of games). The kid (Sky Walker) can play, and I really don't understand why he never got a chance (yeah, I know about defense, blah, blah, blah), when after last season Pierce said that Walker was ready to contribute during his rookie campaign. He at least should have gotten Tony's minutes. Tony the Turnover has never, and will never, play well, despite what people say - I groan every time he checks in. I still don't get why this moron is on our roster. He's a complete bonehead on and off the court who is too short to defend Kobe, LeBron, etc., still can't make a jump shot to save his life, or play under control. Occasionally, like in the game against the Bobcats, he played well, except for the fact that he has now added a new little deficiency to his truly offensive game - his inability to make free throws. When the Lakers came to town I almost died of shock in the first half when he made back-to-back jump shots and actually played effectively - that's as good as he'll ever get. He should have retired at halftime.
By the way, it can't all be about defense, at some point you do have to have players on your team who can score, now and for the FUTURE. I wish him the best, and I have a feeling that we might regret this move a few years down the road.