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“I never thought back then that I’d be here but it was always about sticking with it and loving it. It was never a chore. It was always something that I wanted to do.
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“Basketball is my life and still is. I made so many choices throughout my career to get me to this point. They're not sacrifices, they’re choices. Everything that I wanted to do I stuck with it. It’s been a passion and I love it.”
Joining another Launceston-born former West Launceston Primary School pupil and NBL champion Chris Goulding on the Gold Coast, Walker was proud to represent his country in front of a home crowd including his family and girlfriend.
“I couldn’t ask for anything more,” he said after the gold medal victory over Canada.
“I was very fortunate to get this chance but couldn't be more excited. This is the best moment of my career, hands-down. Representing your country and winning a gold medal is untouchable.
“This is a dream come true getting towards the end of your career to do something like this is so special and something I’ll never forget.”
Walker was among five Perth Wildcats players on the podium at the Gold Coast Convention Centre alongside compatriots Angus Brandt, Jesse Wagstaff and Damian Martin and bronze-medal-winning Kiwi Jarrod Kenny.
