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sports.yahoo.com - 10/28/2009

Former Celtics star Antoine Walker is broke and in debt

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In 12 years, Antoine Walker (notes) made more than $110 million playing professional basketball moderately well. Take away taxes, throw in some adidas endorsement money and a "NBA Live 99" cover , and he's left with, what, $60-to-65 million? Whatever the details, it was a big chunk ...

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boston.com - 10/25/2009

Former Celtics star Antoine Walker pursued by creditors as wealth vanishes

— boston.com — During his heyday with the Celtics, Walker played and lived with brash confidence. On the court, there... were the reckless 3-pointers, the improbable game-winning (and sometimes game-losing) shots, the trademark wiggle as he celebrated his biggest ... (more) Former Celtics star Antoine Walker pursued by creditors ...

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deadspin.com - 10/26/2009

Antoine Walker Did Not Manage His Money Well [Nba]

— deadspin.com — In 12 years, Antoine Walker made roughly 55 million NBA dollars (after taxes, but not counting endorsement... deals.) Yet, he has over $4 million in unpaid debts and faces felony check fraud charges. How the hell did that happen? Well, since he bounced ... (more) Antoine Walker Did Not Manage His Money Well [Nba]

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redsarmy.com - 10/25/2009

The Sad, Sad Story of Antoine Walker

— redsarmy.com — The Globe has an expose on the financial troubles facing former Celtics star Antoine Walker. The Cliffs... Notes version: Walker likely squandered most of his $110 million fortune. Aside from the extravagant lifestyle; homes, cars, custom suits, watches, etc, Walker also supported 70 ... (more) The Sad, Sad Story of Antoine Walker

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