Lonnie Walker’s Move to Zalgiris: “I Love You Guys
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Žalgiris Players Reflect on Former Teammate Lonnie Walker’s Positive Impact
L. Walker briefly played for Žalgiris Kaunas from November 2024 to February 2025 before returning to Kaunas representing the Tel Aviv Maccabi team. Žalgiris sought feedback from players who had played alongside the American, asking: what kind of teammate was Lonnie Walker?
Eriko Ovchanco / BNS null./Lonnie Walker
Teammate Testimonials
The responses were overwhelmingly positive, painting a picture of a dedicated, energetic, and supportive teammate.
- Sylvain Francisco: “A machine of amazing episodes, working hard, even late into the night, but most importantly a brother.”
- Arnas Butkevičius: “Lonnie was a dedicated, vrey positive and cheerful guy who was grateful for every morning when he was able to return to the locker room.”
- Dovydas Giedraitis: “Lonnie was professional both on and off the field, always positive, bringing the right energy to the team. An astonishing teammate.”
- Edgars Ulanovs: “Lonnie is a guy who is grateful for every morning.”
- Ignas Brazdeikis: “A lot of energy and positivity.”
- Deividas Sirvydis: “Great teammate, always positive!”
L. Walker himself responded to these kind words, expressing his appreciation: “You got me excited. Love you guys.”