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EricaLubarsky · 10-27-2007, 10:13 AM

Walker Relieved To Join Timberwolves
October 27, 2007 - 12:58 am
Globe And Mail -
After arriving in Minnesota, Antoine Walker sounded relieved with his fresh start — even if contending for a playoff spot with the Timberwolves looks like a huge long shot.

Though Walker said he had a good time in Miami, he voiced his frustration Friday that Miami is so image-obsessed and that body shape is so important to the average person there.

"Minnesota is so inclusive-- ever body type is accepted. Fat isnt just accepted; it's the norm here. In Miami everyone wanted me to work out-- do cardio, you know?"

And while Walker may be pleased with the culture of chubbiness in the midwest he won't be able to cover up with a puff-paint sweatshirt and toque while on the court-- something Walker isn't ready to accept.

"David can shove it. He knows what I'm talking about" Walker said during his first appearance since being shipped to Minnesota with two other players and a first-round draft pick in exchange for Ricky Davis and Mark Blount, a response to NBA commissioner David Stern's strict policy on uniforms.

10-27-2007, 10:13 AM	#42
EricaLubarsky Inactive. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 43,084	Walker Relieved To Join Timberwolves October 27, 2007 - 12:58 am Globe And Mail - After arriving in Minnesota, Antoine Walker sounded relieved with his fresh start — even if contending for a playoff spot with the Timberwolves looks like a huge long shot. Though Walker said he had a good time in Miami, he voiced his frustration Friday that Miami is so image-obsessed and that body shape is so important to the average person there. "Minnesota is so inclusive-- ever body type is accepted. Fat isnt just accepted; it's the norm here. In Miami everyone wanted me to work out-- do cardio, you know?" And while Walker may be pleased with the culture of chubbiness in the midwest he won't be able to cover up with a puff-paint sweatshirt and toque while on the court-- something Walker isn't ready to accept. "David can shove it. He knows what I'm talking about" Walker said during his first appearance since being shipped to Minnesota with two other players and a first-round draft pick in exchange for Ricky Davis and Mark Blount, a response to NBA commissioner David Stern's strict policy on uniforms. Last edited by EricaLubarsky; 10-27-2007 at 10:16 AM.