In an interview with ESPN, Nigerian international Chima Moneke (1.96m, 27) explains why he chose AS Monaco when he was cut from the Sacramento Kings on January 6.

“There was a lot of interest from several other Euroleague teams and Partizan were one of the most resorbed teams, but I don’t think they ever made an official offer, so I couldn’t even go there anyway. Maybe they would have done it in the following days, but Monaco were so quick with their first offer that no other team really had a chance, because Monaco really, really wanted me, and they wanted me. ‘showed “.

The Nigerian is paid a good salary for the rest of the season and it’s no secret that not paying income tax in the Principality is a considerable bonus… Just like the living environment.

” I just want to be happy. I want to be in the same place for a while. I feel like every day when I wake up in a place like this I’ll be happy, and if the basket goes well I will be, I’ve been looking to stay here for years. It made sense. Financially, it was also a big reason. »