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Former Illini Kendrick Nunn is Now The Highest Paid Player in Europe

Kendrick Nunn Now the Highest Paid EuroLeauge Player

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5 months ago

March 31, 2025

Jan 24, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Washington Wizards guard Kendrick Nunn (12) warms up before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Washington Wizards at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

News: According to SDNA, former Illinois Basketball guard Kendrick Nunn, who also spent time with Oakland University, the Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers, and Washington Wizards, has signed a new contract. The deal makes him the highest-paid player in Europe.

Per SDNA (@SdnaGr): “Kendrick Nunn will sign a €4.5 million per year deal presented by Panathinaikos BC Athens and will remain with the European champions until 2028, removing the NBA out clause from his contract. The American superstar will now become the highest-paid player in Europe.“

Kendrick Nunn is signing a contract with Panathinaikos B.C. that will make him the highest-paid player in Europe, per @SdnaGr. pic.twitter.com/9TsRbiQx0G

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) March 30, 2025

Last season, Nunn averaged 20.3 points per game while shooting 40.5 percent from three-point range over 31 games with Panathinaikos BC (Athens, Greece) in 2024-25. The Greek powerhouse is looking to sustain its EuroLeague dominance—starting with locking in their sharpshooter.

Following some success in the NBA, the 29-year-old will look to advance his career as a key role player in Athens. During his last year as an Illini, he averaged 15.5 ppg and 5.0 RPG on 39.1 percent from the three.

Jan 4, 2023. Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn (12) moves the ball ahead of Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo (4) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports.

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