Between Bacon and Larkin: How can PAO make Kendrick Nunn a success story / News - Basketnews.com

Kendrick Nunn has the skill set to raise the bar on Panathinaikos' offense. However, his arrival isn't void of question marks regarding the way the organization will try to get the best out of him and keep the existing roster happy at the same time.

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In one of his most recent statements, Zeljko Obradovictouched on the casesof several former NBA players who are about or have become free agents, stressing that they are afraid to take responsibility in Europe.

Kendrick Nunn

Team:Panathinaikos AthensPosition:PGAge:28Height:188 cmWeight:86 kgBirth place:Chicago, United States of AmericaProfileNewsStatistics

"They love the NBA, but why?" the winningest European coach wondered.

Of course, for European clubs whose financial potential seems almost limitless, like Panathinaikos Athens, the distance separating the NBA and the Old Continent can be covered more easily.

The Greens' ambitions became clear during the summer transfer window when they signed the likes of Kostas Sloukas, Luca Vildoza, Mathias Lessort, and Juancho Hernangomez. All of them were multi-million deals with a medium or long-term perspective.

On top of that, Panathinaikos recently announced Kendrick Nunn.

Having accumulated a total of 193 NBA contests, Nunn is now headed to Europe for the very first time. Let's take a look at what should be expected of him and how Ergin Ataman might try to get the best out of him.

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