A seasoned scorer with a remarkable EuroLeague career, Mike James is embarking on his 10th season in the premier European competition, aiming for his inaugural championship.
However, the journey hasn’t begun on a high note. Monaco faced setbacks in the initial two rounds against Valencia and Virtus Bologna, yet the season holds promise with the anticipation of a much-awaited debut from Kemba Walker.
The 12-year NBA veteran has joined the formidable backcourt of the French champions, alongside James, Elie Okobo, and Jordan Loyd.
While James assures a positive start off the court, the team still needs to find their synergy on the playing field.
“We are getting along great off the court,” James said. “It’s all been going pretty well. But on the court, I have zero idea. I think with Kemba and Jordan being out right now, we haven’t really had a chance to even explore it at this point. So it’s pretty much a question mark for us as well.
“So I think the more they get back healthy and come in and play with us, and we figure out just rotation patterns and who can play with who and what each other’s spots are, because I think last year, me, Eli, and Jordan built that a little bit, how we played, playing all together at some points.
“But adding Kemba in, we have to re-explore that and obviously, us three will have chemistry, but we also have to figure out what Kemba likes to do.“
Mike James on pairing up with Kemba Walker
— Eurohoops (@Eurohoopsnet) October 18, 2023
“We are getting along great off the court. It’s all been going pretty well. But on the court, I have zero idea"
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