Who Is Lonnie Walker IV’s Girlfriend Emily Miller? Exploring Former Lakers Star’s Romance Life Amid NBA Return Rumor

Lonnie Walker IV is a curious case of the NBA. The No. 18 pick from the 2018 NBA Draft spent his first four seasons in the league with the San Antonio Spurs. Walker would go on to become a handy role player so much so he caught the eye of the Los Angeles Lakers where the 6’4″ guard spent just a single season before eventually moving on to the Nets in 2023-24 which would be his last official stint in the NBA.

But, this is just a comma in his career in the United States as Walker, who’s still just 25 years of age, is proving his worth in Lithuania instead of spending time on the bench. A decision that came as a surprise to many saw Walker leave the NBA after not being able to reach a deal with the Celtics and head to Europe to suit up for Žalgiris Kaunas. It is paying off big time as just in 11 games he has managed to average 14.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.6 assists for his team.

This also caught the attention of several NBA teams rumored to be eyeing the 25-year-old guard. Philadelphia, Minnesota, Miami, and Denver, among others, are rumored to be potential suitors. Walker’s return to the NBA might be much sooner than expected.

While Walker figures out his next step in his hooping journey, we’ll now shift our focus toward the off-court life of the former Lakers star. As we take a look at his dating life and get to know about the lesser-known side of Walker, he eyes a much-anticipated return to the United States.

Who is Lonnie Walker IV’s girlfriend, Emily? When did they meet?

As Lonnie Walker IV gears up for a return to the NBA fans are intrigued to know about not only the shooting guard’s on-court presence but also his off-court life. So, who is the former NBA star dating? Walker is committed to his long-time girlfriend, Emily Miller. Together, the couple share a pretty special bond.

Walker’s journey in the NBA began in 2018 with the Spurs, but his connection with Emily dates even before he made it to the spotlight. Interestingly, Emily and Lonnie supposedly met a year before he got drafted into the league. This means the two lovebirds have known each other for quite some time.

In 2021, Lonnie Walker IV popped the question to Emily, and the couple got engaged. They shared the exciting news on Instagram, with Emily proudly showing off her stunning engagement ring.

“You’ve taught me how to be stronger, happier, confident, and most importantly, you’ve taught me to love parts of me I used to look down on. You’ve opened up my world and shown me just how amazing life can be. I couldn’t be more proud to call myself yours and continue to explore our life together.” Miller, in the IG post announcing their engagement, wrote these rather touching and heartfelt words.

Although the couple appeared to be enjoying their life together as Lonnie navigated his basketball career, something seemed to fall apart after this. Let’s take a closer look.

Did Emily Miller and Lonnie Walker IV break up recently?

In a suspicious turn of events, all the images of the couple getting engaged seem to have been wiped off from both Walker and Miller’s accounts. Interestingly, Lonnie in a recent interview held in May 2023 referred to Emily as his “girlfriend” instead of calling her his fiancé.

Although neither Walker nor Emily has confirmed anything publicly, there seems to be some sort of rift between the pair, given the recent indications through their social media accounts and interviews. 

As Lonnie Walker IV continues to make waves on the court, his off-court life has become just as intriguing to fans. While the couple’s once-strong relationship appeared to be heading toward marriage, the recent changes in their social media presence and Walker’s choice of words in interviews suggest that there may be challenges ahead.

Whether this marks the end of their engagement or simply a bump in the road remains to be seen. But fans will certainly be keeping an eye on both Walker’s basketball career and his personal life as things unfold.