Tim Hardaway raves about Kemba Walker's handles: ‘He gets me out of my seat'

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Tim Hardaway knows a killer crossover when he sees one.

The former star guard is one of the greatest ball handlers in NBA history, so he's a pretty credible source when it comes to pointing out who has the best handles in the league today.

In the latest episode of "The Habershow," NBC Sports' NBA Insider Tom Haberstroh asked Hardaway which player's crossover reminds him most of his own.

"Kemba Walker," Hardaway answered. "If you watch Kemba, he be -- phew -- he be out there doing it. Yeah, that's the closest to me. Kemba.

"He stops on a dime. People be in the lane, he's shooting the ball and I'm like, 'Yes!' He gets me out of my seat at home, which is hard to do. Unless you're Tim Jr, then you know..."

Walker has been getting Celtics fans out of their seats throughout his first season in Boston. In 38 games, he's averaging 21.7 points and five assists.

On Thursday, Walker was named a starter in the 2020 NBA All-Star Game. It's his second straight year as a starter and fourth All-Star nod of his career.

You can listen to the full episode of The Habershow featuring Hardaway here.

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