Kendrick Nunn started the new EuroLeague season with a bang, delivering an outstanding all-around performance to lead Panathinaikos to an 87-79 victory over Bayern. His efforts earned him the MVP award for Round 1, marking his sixth time receiving this honor in his career.
🏆 Nunn’s Winning Performance
Nunn was the key player for Panathinaikos, scoring 21 points with impressive efficiency. He also showcased his playmaking skills by tying his career-high with 10 assists and played solid defense with 3 steals. His overall contribution resulted in a Performance Index Rating (PIR) of 29, the highest among all players on winning teams in the opening round.
🌟 Close Competition from Other Stars
While Nunn took home the MVP award, other players also had fantastic games. Will Clyburn of Barcelona actually had the round’s highest PIR of 32, scoring 23 points with 7 rebounds, but his team fell to Hapoel. Close behind was Moses Wright of Zalgiris, who scored 21 points on perfect shooting to achieve a PIR of 28 in a win against Monaco. Additionally, Olympiacos teammates Nikola Milutinov and Sasha Vezenkov both had impressive games, each earning a PIR of 27.
📊 A Look at the Round 1 Leaders
The opening round featured several standout individual efforts across the league. Mike James of Monaco and Sasha Vezenkov of Olympiacos tied for the most points with 24 each. Nikola Milutinov dominated the boards, grabbing a round-high 14 rebounds. The playmaking was also on full display, with four players, including Nunn, dishing out 10 assists. To top it off, seven different players recorded a double-double, showing just how many stars came ready to play in the first week of the season.
