Kemba Walker spent his entire NBA career with the Charlotte Hornets, winning the hearts of the organization and its fans. In the coming season, however, the former UCONN standout will have a new opportunity, as he decided to join the Boston Celtics in the offseason.

Walker, now 29 years of age, recently joined Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News for a wide-ranging interview. Amid their discussion, Walker, who will be replacing a recently-departed Kyrie Irving at the point guard position, touched on his “fit” with the Celtics.

“I think it was more so about the fit. It’s a perfect fit,” Walker told The News. “[Kyrie Irving] left, so there was an open spot for me. Great young talent, and they wanted me. When you have interest and when you feel wanted, that’s what people want.”

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Experts and analysts have noted that Walker and Irving have a similar style of play for quite some time. Walker is aware of this comparison, but it doesn't play into his mindset.

“I guess we kind of do similar things. It’s always gonna be that comparison,” Walker said. “I don’t really pay that any mind. I just try to play basketball and win games. That’s really it. Try to win games as much as possible.”

Kemba should be a fine addition to Boston's backcourt. The three-time All-Star played in all 82 games for the Hornets last season, racking up averages of 25.6 points on 43.4 percent shooting from the field (35.6 percent from beyond the arc), 5.9 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 34.9 minutes per outing.

The Celtics finished the 2018-19 regular season campaign with a 49-33 overall record, earning a No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Unfortunately, though, the C's were defeated by the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round, 4-1.