Kemba Walker, the ninth overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, found himself out of the league after playing just nine games for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2022-23 NBA season.
Since then, Walker has been on the search for a team to give him an opportunity to play basketball. Kemba found that opportunity from AS Monaco Basket. Following the deal, many trolled Walker for joining an overseas team. Upon hearing the chatter, a EuroLeague fan decided to defend Walker’s decision on Twitter.
Kemba aka “overseas player” will:
– Live in Monaco which is better than living in 95% of NBA cities
– Earn better than his last season in the NBA
– Join an actual basketball league and not an entertainment product
https://twitter.com/cankeyder/status/1683076432312823808
The first two points by the fan were spot on. However, he received a lot of backlash for his third point. Can Keyder (the fan) provided an explanation for it in a separate tweet in the thread.
“Context for the last ‘entertainment’ part on the NBA. The NBA is and will always be the best league in the world in terms of individual talent, it’s not even close… However, taking the playoffs aside, it’s literally unwatchable,” Keyder tweeted.
Context for the last “entertainment” part on the NBA
The NBA is and will always be the best league in the world in terms of individual talent, it’s not even close…
However, taking the playoffs aside, it’s literally unwatchable.
— Can Keyder (@cankeyder) July 23, 2023
It’s true that the quality of regular season matchups has gone down over the last few years. But it’s nothing that cannot be fixed. Hopefully, the NBA can find a way to make the regular season more competitive and enjoyable for fans.
Kemba Walker’s Ultimate Goal Is To Return To The NBA
Playing in a different country will be like a breath of fresh air for Kemba Walker. After all, he hasn’t been his dominant self over the two seasons. He has averaged just 10.9 PPG, 2.8 RPG, and 3.3 APG in the time span.
Anyway, speaking of his decision to join Monaco. Walker revealed he still wants to return to the NBA but is currently focused on beginning his new journey in France.
“I’m not certain. I mean, the NBA is obviously the main goal, but I’ve played there for many years,” Walker said. “For now, I’m solely focused on my new adventure, this experience that awaits me with the new life I’m going to have.
“I’m so excited and eager to seize this opportunity in Monaco. I can’t wait to explore the city and meet the people, my teammates, the staff, and everything surrounding the club. We’re going to have some great moments. Can’t wait for it to begin.”
Walker is currently 33 years old, and if he has a decent season with Monaco in France, he may get a call-up from an NBA team. But for now, Walker is focused on getting back in the groove and playing basketball, regardless of the country.
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