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By Tarringo Basile-vaughan

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 11: Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the Memphis Grizzlies drives the ball against Daniel Theis #27 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter at The Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 11, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 11: Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the Memphis Grizzlies drives the ball against Daniel Theis #27 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter at The Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 11, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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Boston Celtics Kemba Walker (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics Kemba Walker (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images) /

Boston Celtics sharpshooter Kemba Walker looks strong.

For the Boston Celtics do have a chance to win in tall down there in Disney, it will rest on the knee of Kemba Walker.

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Gordon Hayward have been looking very strong in the NBA bubble, especially during this four-game winning streak.  But, a healthy Kemba Walker is what really can make this team special.

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On Tuesday night, the All-Star guard continued to look strong as his minutes have increased.  In scoring 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting, Kemba Walker is not only really good, but he is locked in.  And this should be a scary thing for any Boston Celtics opponent.

After playing over 30 minutes in the 122-107 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, the 30-year-old Walker feels like that knee is getting stronger and most importantly, he is feeling good.

"“It’s getting there,” Kemba said following the game, as transcribed by MassLive.com.  “It’s getting there.  It’s getting there, man.  Today is probably the best I’ve felt out there.  I was really comfortable making my moves and stuff like that.  It was good to make that move and see the ball go in as well.  So yeah, I’m working every single day to continue to get my leg stronger, to get my knee stronger.  I’m feeling good.  Hopefully I can continue to feel good and just continue to take care of myself.”"

While not all the pressure is on Kemba Walker to play and perform well in the playoffs, how healthy he looks and feels will be a key factor in how far the team goes.

With Gordon Hayward eventually leaving the NBA bubble due to the birth of his son, Walker is one of the few veterans on the team who can lead on the court with his experience.  Although he doesn’t have much playoff experience, he has delivered in key moments during his career.

Looking healthy, he appears to be returning to that form of Kemba Walker, and that is something for any Boston Celtic fan to love.

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