With the arrival of Kemba Walker, one of the biggest CVs in the history of the French basketball championship, AS Monaco has pulled off a huge media coup. Hoping now to make a huge sporting coup!
“The club was very interested in me, and I just wanted to be part of a club that wanted me, that believed in me”to the Principality’s club website. “I saw that the leaders felt that I could help them reach another level. That’s what convinced me, and what made me decide to join Monaco. Moreover, it is an extraordinary city, in which I want to spend time, to acquire a new life experience. So it will be a very fun time, and I look forward to this opportunity. I just want to keep playing basketball at a high level, and Monaco allows me to. »
Forced to leave the NBA, the 2011 NCAA champion admits not knowing the European championships well, nor the players who play there. But he hopes to relaunch there after the last very complicated campaigns…
“Not easy, it’s too weak to describe what I felt. It was really very hard for me. But I want to leave those difficult years behind me. And that’s why I keep working and training hard. Like I said before, I love this game so much, I don’t want to give it up yet. I don’t think my time is up yet. I want to keep going until I can’t take it anymore. Having fun, having fun, being surrounded by great people. I welcome this opportunity in Monaco, and I want to help build something. »
Returning to the NBA clearly remains a goal for the 33-year-old point guard, but he already says he is very proud of his career as a “little point guard”. And so he wants to focus on his new challenge in Monaco.
“I just want to win. Win, win. And have fun doing it. Pass on my experience to the guys and the team as much as possible. I want to help 100% and in any way possible. I am ready to do whatever my team needs. This is something that will have to be talked about in more detail at some point. But literally anything my teammates need me to do, I’m ready to do. I want to have fun playing basketball every night, to be very competitive, and I know that’s the case in the Euroleague. I know it plays hard, the opponents are brave, combative. That’s how I want to be on the field to compete with the best. »
