Lonnie Walker IV has had a pretty exciting start to December. After struggling to find playing time, the second-year guard is averaging nearly 22 minutes a game and has scored in double digits in 4 of 5 games so far in the month of December. With his infectious energy and knack for the inspiring play, he has been a catalyst for some recent comebacks during this stretch of games where the Spurs have played 4 consecutive overtime games.
First it was the 28-point explosion at home against inner-state rivals Houston, with Walker igniting for 19 points in the 4th quarter alone, single-handily outscoring the Rockets (18 points) by himself.