Derrick Walton Jr to Kings

The Sydney Kings are proud to announce the signing of former Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Walton Jr for the upcoming NBL23 season.

The Kings have signed the 27-year-old, 185cm former Michigan Wolverines star to a one-year deal, which includes periodical NBA outs.

Most recently Walton Jr had been dividing his time between the Detroit Pistons and their G League affiliate the Motor City Cruise.

He is the first import signing for the Sydney Kings for NBL23.

Kings CEO Chris Pongrass said the club was thrilled to secure the services of the dynamic point guard.

"Derrick is a rare find - experienced, unselfish, and wildly efficient - we see him having a major impact in this league, and are excited for him to join our group," Pongrass said.

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Shano76
Two years ago

So no Jaylen Adams? Seems a pretty good replacement!
Look forward to the season- when will we expect a fixture announcement?

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AngusH
Two years ago

Looks like a solid signing, but those are some big shoes to fill...

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Dunkman
Two years ago

Next mvp.

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Fugazi88
Two years ago

This dude will be better than Adams

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NBLTigers
Two years ago

Sydney will probably get 2 import forwards since their loaded in the guard position now.

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AntAntAnt
Two years ago

I suspect they'll only sign one more import and only sign a third if DJ or Cooks end up in the NBA.

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DennisRodmansHair
Two years ago

I think he's going to go well. As a Pistons fan got to see a bit of him with the Motor City Cruise and towards the end of the year with the Pistons when he played a few games on a 10 day contract.

Seems to be a high IQ guy, with solid handle, solid court vision and a strong finisher around the bucket, pass first PG. The combination of him and DJ is going to be formidable.

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