10 Months After Playing Last NBA Game, 4x All-Star Kemba Walker “Overjoyed” by The Amazing Atmosphere in EuroLeague Debut
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“There just to play” was the statement made by the four-time All-NBA star when asked about his debut with AS Monaco. Definitely, he is here to help the red and white sides grow even more. However, such a long break might take a toll on his performance.
Last seen on January 6, the 33-year-old Point Guard has returned to the arenas after a 10-month-long break. No doubt this is one of the biggest hits of this summer’s transfer market in the Turkish Airlines Euro League. How was the first debut?
Kemba Walker Overjoyed With Happiness: Post-Debut Interview
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Not just tonight’s match, but this entire span the former guard of the Charlotte Hornets is going to experience way different in terms of audiences, especially while playing against Crvena Zvezda. In a post-match interview, Kemba Walker said: “I am overjoyed, honestly. I am happy to be out here. My teammates are very happy for me as well. It is a great feeling to have my first game here against this team and in this atmosphere. It was amazing.”
Kemba continued: “I loved every second of it. These fans are amazing, they cheer for their team the entire night.” Although Walker registered a rough start, Mike James managed to score their first win in the 2023–24 Euro League season and is currently standing at 1-2.
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After missing the EuroLeague game against Valencia Basket, the player is witnessing a fast recovery, though he fell victim to a whole lot of injuries throughout the past years. After the 12-season run in the NBA, registering the surreal feeling of playing for the first time in Europe is a brand new feeling for the player.
However, injuries might still affect the gameplay of the 33-year-old guard this season.
Knee Injuries; Kemba Walker Back After a 10-Month Break
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The significant knee injury back in 2015 was a major blow for the player. However, things began to go haywire when he signed a max deal with the Boston Celtics in 2019. After Boston turned to him to solve their point guard issues, he played for two more NBA teams before finally being waived by the Dallas Mavericks.
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Well, even in his early thirties, the player has a chance to be a part of a rising team. With sweeping the first French Pro League title last season, AS Monaco is a better platform for the former Celtics guard.
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