Kemba Walker nears EuroLeague debut with Monaco / News - Basketnews.com

Kemba Walker could be making his EuroLeague debut next week, and his body has been responding positively to the first practices with full contact.

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AS Monaco's star-signing Kemba Walker is getting closer to his EuroLeague debut.

Kemba Walker

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

According to BasketNews sources, the four-time NBA All-Star has been involved in the 5-on-5 practices since Tuesday and is expected to hit the EuroLeague floor soon.

Walked might debut with the Monaco jersey for the first time sometime next week, with Monaco facing off against Crvena Zvezda in Belgrade on Wednesday and hosting ALBA Berlin on Friday.

Nevertheless, Monaco is taking a cautious approach and won't rush his return, waiting for the right moment to arrive.

The 33-year-old guard has been actively participating in 1-on-1 and 2-on-2 drills with full contact since last week. Ever since he arrived in Monaco, Roca Team has been diligently working to condition his body for his EuroLeague debut.

Walker's body has been reacting well to the contact drills, per sources. His professionalism and motivation have been the driving forces behind his journey back to game-ready condition.

Kemba didn't feature in any of Monaco's preseason games. His last official appearance was back on January 5th in the NBA game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics.

Walker isn't the only star guard sidelined in Monaco due to health issues. NBA champion Jordan Loyd has yet to appear in Sasa Obradovic's lineup this season.

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