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Kemba to Celtics fans: Let's do this

BOSTON — The Celtics' new point guard has a message to Boston: Let's do this.

Veteran point guard Kemba Walker agreed to sign a four-year $141 million maximum contract to join the Celtics. Walker is a three-time All-Star who was named Third-Team All-NBA in 2019. He will immediately replace Kyrie Irving, who agreed to a four-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets Sunday night.

In a Players' Tribune article Monday, Walker said goodbye to the Charlotte Hornets, where he has played since being drafted at No. 9 in 2011 following a championship run at the University of Connecticut.

"Charlotte….. you are my people forever. You’re family, straight up. I love you," Walker wrote.

In his message to Boston and Celtics fans, Walker introduced himself, explaining the type of person and leader he is.

"I'm a winner. I've always been a winner. It's who I am — or at least who I strive to be — anytime I step foot on the court. And when I think about my future with this team, and how I'm now going to be playing for the Celtics….. I mean, that's why I feel like it's a match made in heaven. I want to win here, badly — and I'm excited to prove myself as that type of player in this league. I want to elevate myself into that Boston winning tradition. I want to get this team back on top."

Boston 25 News cameras saw Walker with GM Danny Ainge outside of the team's practice facility in Brighton.

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"Boston….. I'll see you all in September. I'm ready. I'm truly ready. Let's do this," he wrote.

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