From Chicago streets to NBA glory - Darrell Walker’s untold story

In this episode of The Block Talk, we sit down with legendary player and coach Darrell Walker to talk about his incredible journey — from growing up in the tough neighborhoods of Chicago to becoming an NBA first-round draft pick, playing alongside legends like Michael Jordan, and coaching at every level, including the NBA, WNBA, and now UA Little Rock.

Coach Walker opens up about his early life, college career at Arkansas, battles in the NBA, stories from practice with MJ, coaching philosophies, and his vision for building a winning culture in Little Rock. This is more than basketball — it’s about perseverance, leadership, and never forgetting where you came from.