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The Boston Celtics are taking on the Charlotte Hornets tonight in what will be Kemba Walker's first game against his former team. Walker is looking forward to what is sure to be an emotional contest and is hoping that the Celtics can beat the Hornets.
On the other side of the ball, members of the Hornets, including wing Devonte Graham, are asking Walker for one simple favor.
"Do NOT go for 60 on us tonight," Graham said to NBC Sports Boston in a recent interview. "I've seen you score 60 before. Just take it easy, man. But welcome back to the city bro."
The Hornets obviously know what Walker is capable of on the court, so it's understandable that they are a bit apprehensive about playing opposite him for the first time.
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That said, the players interviewed had nothing but praise for Walker and were thankful for the habits he instilled in them during his time with the team.
"In my two years with him, I learned so much," Dwayne Bacon said. "I learned how to be a true friend, a true teammate. [He] helped me in every situation. I asked for things, he never asked for anything in return."
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