Nickeil Alexander-Walker is a Canadian basketball player. He has previously played for the New Orleans Pelicans and the Utah Jazz in the NBA. He is now playing in the Guard position for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker was born on September 2, 1998 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is the cousin of basketball player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the nephew of sprinter Charmaine Ann Marie Gilgeous. He played basketball in his high school and college years in the United States before joining up for the NBA. He made his NBA debut for the New Orleans Pelicans on October 22, 2019. Since then, he has gained achievements like being a member of the Third Team All-ACC in 2019. Apart from this, he has also represented his home country Canada at the 2016 FIBA Americas U18 Championship in Chile.
Alexander-Walker has managed to achieve a PPG of 6.2 with a RPG of 1.7, APG of 1.8 and a PIE of 7.7 in his NBA career so far. He is representing the Canada National Basketball Team in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s Parents
Nickeil Alexander-Walker was born to Nicholas Walker and Nicole Alexander.
Who is Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s Mother?
Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s mother is Nicole Alexander. She raised him as a single parent while working two jobs. She was the main presence in his life as a child when he was growing up. She played the role of both mother and father for him. She introduced him to basketball. She showed him how to be the best in life in whatever he does. She believed in him when others doubted that he wouldn’t be successful at basketball.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker shares a very close bonding with his mother. She was also present with his son when first got selected at Virginia Tech and decided to play college basketball there. She has been with her son every step of the way. Nickeil Alexander-Walker never forgets to credit her for her sacrifices through his social media posts, especially on Mother’s Day every year.
Who is Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s Father?
Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s father is Nicholas Walker. He was absent from his son’s life and not much is available about him. However, Nickeil Alexander-Walker found a father figure in his uncle Vaughn Alexander (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s father).
Vaughn Alexander had an important role in Nickeil Alexander-Walker's life. He taught both his son and his nephew how to play basketball including shooting, dribbling and passing. He also taught them the importance of using both hands equally in a basketball game. He showed them how to be aggressive and hungry for victory in a basketball game. His nephew is always happy to see him turning up to cheer for him at his games.
What Nationality are Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s Parents?
Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s mother Nicole Alexander is Canadian by nationality. However, she is black in ethnicity.
Since not much is known about his father Nicholas Walker, his nationality and ethnicity is not currently available. However, it can be expected that he is also Canadian by nationality.
FAQs
A. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is from Canada.
A. Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are cousins.
A. Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s parents are Nicole Alexander and Nicholas Walker.
A. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is currently 24 years old as of 2023.
A. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is playing for the Canada National Basketball Team in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.