Kendrick Nunn reacts to his EuroLeague debut with Panathinaikos / News - Basketnews.com

Kendrick Nunn reflects on high-level EuroLeague play and intelligent opponents following his debut: "It was a high-level game, and there are smart players. I like the competition."

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Panathinaikos Athens' newcomer from the NBA, Kendrick Nunn, made his EuroLeague debut on Friday night.

Player of the Game EFF 30 Konstantinos Mitoglou Points 24 Accuracy 11-15 Rebounds 10 Assists 0

He spent 7 minutes and 45 seconds on the court and contributed to a 99-85 road victory over ALBA Berlin with 6 points, 1 assist, and 4 PIR.

"I'm happy with my start, as it was my first game. I felt quite comfortable, but I'm also waiting for the sequel," he told Nova Sports post-game. "Entering the game, I wanted to protect the ball and play defense, and the more I played, the more I found my rhythm."

Commenting on the overall experience of EuroLeague play, Nunn acknowledged the high level of competition, highlighting the intelligence of the players.

"It was a high-level game, and there are smart players. I like the competition. There is still an issue with the court distances, but I will adapt," he stressed.

In terms of integrating into his new team under coach Ergin Ataman, Nunn shared the following:

"I am learning day by day about my teammates, and they have been incredibly helpful. They've welcomed me into their basketball philosophy. The coach has encouraged me to be myself, play hard, and he expects me to integrate better as time goes on."

Anticipation was noticeable in Nunn's words as he looked forward to playing in front of PAO's passionate fans at OAKA Arena.

"I have seen videos. The atmosphere is crazy, and I can't wait," Nunn emphasized. "Our fans were amazing [in Berlin as well]. They gave us a lot of passion, and I'm ready for the next one."

Looking ahead, Panathinaikos are gearing up for a EuroLeague double-round week, hosting Zalgiris Kaunas on Wednesday and facing off against Virtus Segafredo Bologna on Friday.

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