Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 06/03/2003 |
| Age | 23 years |
| Birthplace | Sebring, Florida, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Walter Clayton Jr.
19/10/2026
The Memphis Grizzlies waived Walter Clayton Jr. and guard Micah Peavy at the NBA's regular-season roster cut-down deadline to get down to the 15-player limit. Clayton, the 18th pick of the 2025 draft, had joined Memphis in February 2026 in a trade that sent Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah. He averaged 9.7 points and 5.7 assists in 24 games with the Grizzlies.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Walter Marterry Clayton Jr. |
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| Known For | Point guard and shooting guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA) |
| Summary | Clayton played college basketball at Iona and the University of Florida before being selected in the 2025 NBA Draft. He was waived by the Memphis Grizzlies in October 2026, shortly before the 2026-27 regular season began, and was subsequently linked to the Dallas Mavericks. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
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| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Position | Point guard / shooting guard |
| Shoots | Right |
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Career
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Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Quick, precise passing point guard with a strong scoring touch and three-point shooting |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was heavily recruited as a quarterback and wide receiver before choosing basketball at Iona. | |
| 2. He holds two of the six highest-scoring seasons in University of Florida program history. | |
| 3. He scored 2,117 career points across Iona and Florida. |
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