Chima Moneke, a key player for Baskonia in the recently concluded season, has asserted that rumors about his departure from the club were false. Despite reports linking him with other teams, Moneke stated he never considered leaving Baskonia during the summer. The 28-year-old forward expressed his disappointment at the spread of inaccurate information about his future, emphasizing that he was committed to remaining with the club. Moneke’s strong performance during the season, averaging 13.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in EuroLeague, cemented his importance to Baskonia. He also spoke positively about the team’s new coach, Pablo Laso, expressing confidence in the team’s future success.