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Kemba Walker reacts to his EuroLeague debut: "It is a great feeling to have my first game here against this team and in this atmosphere. It was amazing, and I had a lot of fun."

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In a highly anticipated EuroLeague debut, AS Monaco's star guard Kemba Walker returned to the basketball court with a 10-minute appearance against Crvena Zvezda at the packed Stark Arena.

Player of the Game EFF 24 Mike James Points 18 Accuracy 7-13 Rebounds 3 Assists 11

Walker's appearance marked his first game in almost 10 months.

After the game, Kemba expressed his overwhelming joy at being back on the court.

"I am overjoyed, honestly. I am happy to be out there," he told SKWEEK. "My teammates are very happy for me as well. It is a great feeling to have my first game here against this team and in this atmosphere. It was amazing, and I had a lot of fun."

The atmosphere at the Stark Arena left a lasting impression on Walker, who was quick to praise the passionate Serbian fans.

"I loved every second of it. These fans are amazing," Walker underlined. "They cheer for their team the entire night. I appreciate that."

Although Walker's entry was rusty, Mike James-led Monaco managed to secure their first win in the 2023-24 EuroLeague season and currently holds a 1-2 record.

Walker finished the game with 2 points (0/1 2PT, 0/2 3PT, 2/2 FT), 2 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 PIR.

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