Appeared in only 46 games in the last two years “Anyway, I want to play basketball”
Four years ago, Kemba Walker was on the verge of heading into the World Cup as the leader of a young squad USA. However, in the 2018-19 season, he played 82 games with the Hornets, averaging 25.6 points and 5.9 assists, which peaked, and after the year he moved to the Celtics, his performance gradually declined due to injury. And he appeared in just nine games for the Mavericks last season.
Amid speculation that he might retire as it is, Walker chose AS Monaco in France instead of the NBA as his new home. While it’s not uncommon for ex-NBA players to travel to Europe, it’s still the case for top-level careers like Walker, a four-time All-Star, who averaged 19.3 points and 5.3 assists in 750 NBA games. is unusual.
Walker, who is expected to lead not only to the domestic league but also to the Euroleague champion, which is the highest stage in Europe, told “eurohoop.net” about his enthusiasm. “I hope I can help raise the profile of the Euroleague. I want to improve my playing style and build on that.”
After making just 46 appearances over the past two seasons, Walker has revealed his hunger to play. “(Joining Monaco) is a big step. I just want to play basketball. I don’t think there is a better place than Monaco. It’s going to be a lot of fun.”
In addition, he favorably regards his first time playing outside the United States, saying, “I’m looking forward to putting myself in a different environment. I’m learning from my teammates, medical staff, coaching staff, and everyone.”
Walker’s appearances have plummeted in recent years, but at 32, he’s not old enough. However, in addition to living abroad for a long time, the styles of NBA and European basketball under FIBA rules are very different, and it is not easy to adapt. But Walker thinks simply, “Basketball is basketball. I’m here to win.”
Will it be resurrected in a foreign land? Walker’s play will likely catch the attention of basketball fans in the United States. That’s why if he plays an active role, it should naturally lead to his own goal of improving the name recognition of the Euroleague.
2023-08-18 03:01:52
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