Lonnie Walker IV joins Beşiktaş

Lonnie Walker IV has officially signed with Beşiktaş, as confirmed by the Istanbul-based club on October 15. The 27-year-old American basketball player, known for his role as a guard, previously played for Maccabi Tel-Aviv and will now compete in the EuroLeague with Beşiktaş.

Walker’s career background

Walker’s professional basketball journey includes time in the NBA with teams such as the San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers, Brooklyn Nets, and Philadelphia 76ers. Over the course of 342 games, he averaged 10 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game.

Transition to European leagues

After his NBA career, Walker moved to European basketball, playing for Žalgiris Kaunas during the 2024-2025 season and later joining Maccabi Tel-Aviv for the 2025-2026 season. His experience in both the NBA and EuroLeague is expected to contribute to Beşiktaş’s performance.

Beşiktaş’s EuroLeague debut

Beşiktaş was promoted to the EuroLeague this season after AS Monaco withdrew from the competition. After five games, the team has recorded two wins and is looking to use Walker’s offensive abilities to enhance its standing in the league.