I guess this is going to be the season of complaining about how we didn't sign Lonnie Walker, every time a guard misses a game. I admit, I thought that Walker would be signed and have a role but I don't think his impact was going to be much in any case. Something comparable to Mykhailiuk at best.
And because all the other NBA teams also did not offer him a job, I have to think that maybe there are bigger holes in his game than I realize. I have not seen him play all that much and it is hard to judge defense for example, based on preseason garbage time, which is pretty much all I got to see of him.
Walsh has been fine, he is playing and contributing. Plus his ceiling is much higher than Walker's. Walsh could be the next Sam Hauser, Walker is what, the next Svi Mykhailiuk? A journeyman fringe NBA player? Svi at least has a job in the NBA. At least one team felt he was worth signing. That is more than Lonnie Walker can say.
Springer is on his rookie contract and may not get another one at this rate. But he is young too (only 22). He may not be a better player than Walker right now (not sure) but he is a better prospect than Walker. It is kind of moot to argue Springer vs. Walker anyway, they are both fringe NBA players. Springer is a high level NBA defender, but can't shoot; Walker can shoot some (career 35% from 3) but not much else apparently.
