CAMDEN, N.J. -- The Philadelphia 76ers made the move to bring over Lonnie Walker IV from overseas as they look to get a bit younger in the rotation around their Big 3. A former first-round pick, Walker is looking to make an impact and add to Philadelphia's playoff push.

Lonnie Walker IV spent the summer with the Boston Celtics as part of their preseason squad, after signing an Exhibit 10 contract.

Walker grew up watching the Sixers. The Wells Fargo Center was one of the first places he ever dunked, as a sixth-grader for Team Final. The fact that it’s his re-entry point to the NBA at a time when he’s old enough to be a veteran but young enough to still provide a spark only compounds the joy.

The Philadelphia 76ers made a move during the All-Star break to bring in Lonnie Walker IV back from overseas. A 2018 first-round pick, Walker spent six seasons in the league playing for the San Antonio Spurs,

Walker, who was in training camp with the Celtics before playing in Lithuania, scored 17 points against Boston.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Lonnie Walker IV opens up on his internal journey back to the NBA after going overseas.

The newly-signed Philadelphia 76ers guard reflected on his journey from Boston to Lithuania to Philadelphia — and how his month with the Celtics motivated him.