American point guard Davis reportedly had multiple big overseas offers from across Asia and Europe, including a deal from a Russian club which would have seen him earn upwards of $400,000 USD (approx. $560,000 AUD) more than in Australia.<\/p>\n
But money wasn’t the motivation for Davis, choosing to pen a new two-year deal in the Harbour City and help his franchise defend their crown.<\/p>\n
“KD passed up a lot to come back here [to] this League, with his pursuit to get back to the NBA,” Brian Goorjian told CODE.<\/p>\n
“Guys like Kendric and Torrey [Craig] had more on the table from others, but elected to come back because they loved the environment.”<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Although Davis and Craig’s deals weren’t intertwined, the 27-year-old explained that having his championship-winning teammate back in purple and gold was massive.<\/p>\n
“It is very exciting to see Torrey return; I love him like a brother,” Davis said. <\/p>\n
“We bonded this summer, we got better [working out together], and I’m excited to go to war with him and build a stronger brotherhood with him and the rest of my teammates. The city [of Sydney] took care of me and embraced me, so I’m happy to be part of this organisation, and I wouldn’t want it any other way.”<\/p>\n
Sydney next hosts NSW rivals Illawarra at Afterpay Arena on Sunday from 6pm AEST.<\/p>\n
\u200dRead the full story here >> Unfinished business: Why Kendric Davis turned down big money in Asia and Europe to return to NBL champions the Sydney Kings<\/a><\/p>\n