Kemba Walker was definitely the highlight of Monaco's offseason, as his signing brought even more attention to the project of the Monegasque club. But was it really the right move for the Principality side? Let's try to analyze some of the pros and cons of this move
AS Monaco's growth in recent years has been steady, transforming the club into one of the most important and ambitious entities on the European scene.
Two years ago, the first EuroLeague playoff qualification ended with an elimination in Game 5 of the series against Olympiacos. Last season, the Monegasques reached their first Final Four, losing in the semifinals again to Olympiacos.
During the offseason, Monaco kept the core of last season's roster almost intact, retaining all key players.
Coach Sasa Obradovic's team reinforced itself with the addition of several French players (Jaiteh, Tarpey, and Cornelie) but also made, in all likelihood, the move that caused the most noise this summer.
Kemba Walker signed a one-year contract with the Monaco club and will make his European debut at 33.
Of course, Walker's arrival confirms for the umpteenth time how ambitious the team from the principality of Monaco is.
The Bronx-born point guard is not a player with an ordinary career. A four-time All-Star, named to the third best All NBA team in 2019, one of the best point guards in the NBA for years, and even an NCAA champion in a UCONN jersey in 2011.
It is rare to see a player of Walker's caliber come to Europe, and curiosity around him is really high.
However, adding a player like him also hides pitfalls for Obradovic's team. One should not be dazzled only by the player's name but try to understand what specific advantages and defects Walker could bring to Monaco.
For this reason, BasketNews has decided to look at some of the main pros and cons of Walker's addition to Monaco in order to give you a clearer picture of the situation. Let's jump right in.
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