After serving as the Sonics president and general manager for seven years, Walker now oversees all business, marketing and sales for both the Sonics and Storm as president and CEO. In addition to his new role managing the business side of the teams, Walker is a member of The Basketball Club of Seattle LLC – the new ownership group that purchased the Sonics and Storm on April 1, 2001 – and a member of its board of directors.

Long associated with the city of Seattle, Walker became a member of the Sonics as a player in 1977 when he was acquired from the Portland Trail Blazers. Walker spent five seasons with Seattle and became a starter in 1981-82, his final season as a Sonics player. During his five years in a Sonics uniform, Walker played in 54 career playoff games, ranking him in the top-10 in team history for most post-season appearances. He played the final two years of his eight-year NBA career with the Houston Rockets.

Upon concluding his time as player, Walker earned an MBA from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business in 1987. He joined Goldman, Sachs and spent seven years with the company. While working at Goldman, Sachs, Walker remained close to basketball by becoming a sports broadcaster on the side.

Walker serves on the Board of Directors of the Redhook Ale Brewery, Advanced Digital Information Corporation and Drexler Technology Corporation. He is a National Trustee for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.

Walker is available to speak about the business of basketball, building a successful team and his NBA playing experience.