Walker Dwayne Russell Jr. (born October 6, 1982) is an American former professional basketball player who played as a point guard. A native of Pontiac, Michigan, he played college basketball for Chipola College and Jacksonville State University.Walker Russell Player Profile – RealGM He currently serves as an assistant coach for the Motor City Cruise of the NBA G League.
Professional career 2006–07 season After going undrafted in the 2006 NBA draft, Russell joined the New York Knicks for the 2006 NBA Summer League. He later signed with ČEZ Nymburk of the Czech Republic for the 2006–07 season. In February 2007, he left Nymburk and joined the Fort Worth Flyers the following month.Walker Dwayne RUSSELL JR. | Season 2006/2007
2007–08 season In July 2007, Russell joined the Detroit Pistons for the 2007 NBA Summer League. On October 1, 2007, he signed with the New York Knicks but he was later waived on October 25. In November 2007, he joined the Fort Wayne Mad Ants where he played 17 games before leaving the club in January 2008 to sign with MMT Estudiantes Madrid of Spain for the rest of the season.WALKER RUSSELL JR, NUEVO FICHAJE DE MMT ESTUDIANTES
2008–09 season In November 2008, Russell returned to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants where he went on to average 16.1 points and 10.8 assists per game in 2008–09.Walker Russell D-League Stats
2009–10 season In July 2009, Russell joined the NBA D-League Select team for the 2009 NBA Summer League. He later signed with Lukoil Academic of Bulgaria for the 2009–10 season but was later released in January 2010 after appearing in 10 games.Lukoil Academik tabs Willie Deane and cuts Walker Russell
In February 2010, he joined Piratas de Quebradillas for the 2010 BSN season but was released by the club in March after just seven games.
2010–11 season On August 6, 2010, Russell signed with the Gießen 46ers of Germany for the 2010–11 season.Walker Russell jr. inks with Giessen 46ers He was later released by the club before appearing in a game for them.
On October 30, 2010, he was reacquired by the Fort Wayne Mad Ants and went on to play 37 games for the club in 2010–11. On February 28, 2011, he terminated his contract with Fort Wayne and signed with the Zhejiang Lions for the 2011 CBA playoffs.Zhejiang Guangsha Lions replace Alston with Walker Russell
2011–12 season In July 2011, Russell joined Leones de Santo Domingo for the 2011 LNB season.Walker Russell is a newcomer at Leones de Santo Domingo He went on to help Leones win the 2011 championship.Leones win LNB title!
After starting the 2011–12 season with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, Russell signed with the Detroit Pistons on December 12 following the conclusion of the NBA lockout. However, he was later waived by the Pistons on December 21 and returned to Fort Wayne. Then, on January 20, Russell re-signed with the Pistons for the rest of the season.Fort Wayne's Walker Russell Jr. Signs With Detroit Pistons
2012–13 season In July 2012, Russell joined the New York Knicks for the 2012 NBA Summer League. On October 1, 2012, he signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder.Thunder add guard Walker Russell to training camp However, he was later waived by the Thunder on October 22, 2012.Thunder Waive Walker Russell In November 2012, he was once again reacquired by the Mad Ants.Full List of 2012 Returning, Affiliate and Local Tryout Players Invited to NBA D-League Training Camps On December 27, 2012, he was traded to the Reno Bighorns.RENO BIGHORNS ACQUIRE WALKER RUSSELL On April 19, 2013, he signed with Cocodrilos de Caracas of Venezuela.Cocodrilos de Caracas land Walker Russell
2013–14 season In July 2013, Russell re-joined Leones de Santo Domingo of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto.LNB - Leones de Santo Domingo cortan racha de Metros en debut de Walker Russell
On September 1, 2013, he signed a one-month contract with Galatasaray of the Turkish Basketball League.Walker Russell signs for Galatasaray He left the club following his contract's expiration before playing in a game for them. On February 27, 2014, he was reacquired by the Reno Bighorns.Walker Russell Jr. Returns to the Reno Bighorns
In May 2014, he signed with Leones de Santo Domingo for the 2014 season, returning to the club for a third stint.Walker Russell vuelve como refuerzo de Leones SD
2014–15 season On October 2, 2014, Russell signed with Apollon Limassol of the Cyprus Basketball Division 1.Apollon Limassol lands Walker Russell After appearing in just one game on November 2, he left Apollon and returned to the United States. On December 23, he was acquired by the Westchester Knicks.Westchester Knicks Acquire Walker Russell Jr. In May, 2015, he returned with Leones de Santo Domingo.Leones presentan su equipo para temporada LNB 2015
Coaching career On October 11, 2025, Russell joined the Motor City Cruise of the NBA G League as an assistant coach.
Personal life Russell is the son of former NBA player, Walker Russell Sr., who played six seasons in the NBA during the 1980s. Both father and son started their NBA career with the Pistons. Russell Jr.'s first son, Aiden Jake, was born on February 25, 2012.Detroit Pistons guards Will Bynum, Walker D. Russell Jr. add to family over All-Star break
Career statistics
NBA
| align="left" | | align="left" | Detroit | 28 || 0 || 12.8 || .347 || .308 || .636 || .9 || 2.1 || .6 || .0 || 3.0 |- class="sortbottom" | style="text-align:center;" colspan="2" | Career | 28 || 0 || 12.8 || .347 || .308 || .636 || .9 || 2.1 || .6 || .0 || 3.0
References
External links
Eurobasket.com profile