Player averages
- Points per game
- 8.0
- Rebounds per game
- 2.0
- Assists per game
- 2.5
- Player impact estimate
- 7.1
Nickeil Alexander-Walker Bio
As of September 15, 2026, Nickeil Alexander-Walker is an Atlanta Hawks guard in the NBA. Born September 2, 1998, in Toronto, Canada, he is listed at 6 feet 5 inches and attended Virginia Tech. The Brooklyn Nets selected him with the 17th pick in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft, and his draft rights were subsequently sent to the New Orleans Pelicans.
Alexander-Walker developed into a versatile perimeter player during his professional career, contributing as a ball-handler, outside shooter and defender. He spent time with New Orleans, Utah and Minnesota before joining Atlanta in the 2025 offseason. The NBA has described his Hawks role as a two-way wing capable of taking on greater playmaking responsibility while defending multiple perimeter positions.
His 2025-26 season marked a major career milestone: Alexander-Walker was named the 2025-26 Kia NBA Most Improved Player on April 24, 2026. The award recognized his expanded offensive role and continued defensive value with Atlanta. He has also represented Canada internationally, including at the 2024 Paris Olympics and the 2023 FIBA World Cup, where Canada earned its first World Cup medal.
- Jersey number
- 9
- Position
- SG
- Birth date
- Sep 2, 1998 (age 28)
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 205
- College
- Virginia Tech
- Draft year
- 2019
- Draft team
- BRO
- Draft round
- 1
- Overall pick
- 17
- Birthplace
- Toronto
- Country
- Canada
- Attended
- Virginia Tech
- Experience
- 4 Years