The four-time NBA All-Star point guard Kemba Walker is heading overseas. After failing to land a contract with an NBA team, Walker is now joining EuroLeague side AS Monaco.
Monaco announced the news on their social media, saying that Walker signed a one-year deal. The financial terms of the agreement remain unknown.
Walker started his NBA career with the Charlotte Hornets in 2011 and went on to establish himself as a franchise cornerstone and a perennial All-Star player. The UConn product departed Charlotte in 2019 after the franchise didn’t want to sign him to a max contract and ended up joining the Boston Celtics in a sign-and-trade deal.
Walker had a successful start to his career as a Celtic, being selected as an All-Star in his first season with the franchise. However, a series of injuries caused him to only spend two years in Boston before embarking on underwhelming stints with the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics.
The 33-year-old played nine games with the Mavericks last season, averaging 8.0 points and 2.1 assists per game. He was released in January and remained a free agent since.
Walker will join Monaco as the club aims to retain its French Pro League title they won last season. They are also hoping to challenge for the EuroLeague title after finishing third this past season.
