Brandon Jennings left the NBA and joined Zenit St Petersburg during the off-season. He spoke with the club’s official website and referred to Alexey Shved, his signing with the Russian team and the pressure he may feel.
Here is what the American guard said:
On Khimki’s leader and EuroLeague’s top scorer, Alexey Shved: “I don’t know him. I have been informed he has played for Brooklyn and Cleveland.”
On joining Zenit: “I like basketball very much and I don’t want to stop playing. I am up for the challenge and hope I will be at my very best in order to help the squad achieve its targets.”
On whether he feels any pressure: “I don’t feel any pressure. We just play basketball. I know I have to work very hard to show everyone who I am.”