Where is Kemba Walker? The effect that goes beyond the box score / News - Basketnews.com

While some NBA fans remain puzzled about Kemba Walker's move to Europe, EuroLeague enthusiasts feel the absence of the more significant impact from the 4-time NBA All-Star. BasketNews offers an alternative perspective on Kemba's role in Monaco, shedding light on what aspects of his presence make the Roca Team content despite average numbers.

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A well-known NBA Memes channel on X recently sharedKemba Walker'sEuroLeague stats with crying emojis, calling it an "insane fall-off."

Kemba Walker

Team:AS MonacoPosition:PGAge:33Height:185 cmWeight:84 kgBirth place:Bronx, United States of AmericaProfileNewsStatistics

When the 4-time NBA All-Star moved to Europe, it didn't get much love from NBA fans and media outlets in the US right away.

With a mere 4.2-point average and a 38.6% field goal shooting in just 11 minutes per game, coupled with only two double-digit scoring performances, EuroLeague observers found little to be impressed about.

The underwhelming statistics fueled the perception that Kemba's transition to European basketball was far from successful.

But before you conclude that Monaco's over €1M investment in Kemba is a failure based only on stats,BasketNewsencourages you to consider more than just the numbers on the stat sheet.

How did it start?

Kemba Walker faced a significant setback even before stepping onto the EuroLeague field, having missed the first two official games and the entire preseason due to

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