The Philadelphia 76ers made a move during the All-Star break to bring in Lonnie Walker IV back from overseas. A 2018 first-round pick, Walker spent six seasons in the league playing for the San Antonio Spurs,

Lonnie Walker IV spent the summer with the Boston Celtics as part of their preseason squad, after signing an Exhibit 10 contract.

CAMDEN, N.J. -- The Philadelphia 76ers made the move to bring over Lonnie Walker IV from overseas as they look to get a bit younger in the rotation around their Big 3. A former first-round pick, Walker is looking to make an impact and add to Philadelphia's playoff push.

Walker described his path to the Sixers as “surreal.” The 26-year-old shooting guard was far from the first to hear the news. His expectation was that he’d stick with Lithuanian team Žalgiris Kaunas for the entire season.

Walker grew up watching the Sixers. The Wells Fargo Center was one of the first places he ever dunked, as a sixth-grader for Team Final. The fact that it’s his re-entry point to the NBA at a time when he’s old enough to be a veteran but young enough to still provide a spark only compounds the joy.

The Philadelphia 76ers will reportedly sign Lonnie Walker IV to a 2-year $3 million deal after he spent time overseas.

Lonnie Walker IV has wrapped medical tape around his left wrist for the past two or three years, with the message “You vs. You” written in Sharpie. It is a reminder that Walker is only “competing with yourself,

Lonnie Walker IV’s brief tenure with the Boston Celtics was marked by determination and growth, and despite being waived by the team in October, the former NBA starter considered making a return to the organization.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Lonnie Walker IV opens up on his internal journey back to the NBA after going overseas.

The newly-signed Philadelphia 76ers guard reflected on his journey from Boston to Lithuania to Philadelphia — and how his month with the Celtics motivated him.