The Olimpia Milano market is moving fast, with the team led by Ettore Messina looking for the right pieces to build a team that, after two disappointing years, can once again be competitive in Europe. And a strong name could be that of the‘ex Nba Donatas Motiejunaswho seems close to an agreement with the red and whites.
Class of 1990, he Lithuanian center is currently under contract with Monacobut has the possibility of freeing himself with a buyout. According to Basketnews, there has already been an important approach from Olimpia, with several phone calls between the player and Ettore Messinawith the red and white coach trying to convince the player to move to Milan.
213 centimeters tall, Motiejunas grew up in the youth team of Žalgiris Kaunasbefore making his first team debut in the 2005/6 season. Between 2009 and 2011 he played in Italy, with the Trevisobefore being selected with the No. 20 pick in the 2011 NBA Draft by the Wolves. From 2012 to 2016 he wore the Houston Rockets jerseybefore moving to the New Orleans Pelicans, ending his NBA adventure in 2017. And after 4 years in China, with a very brief return to the USA with the San Antonio Spurs, he has been playing in Monaco since 2021.
And now, the new Italian adventure could arrive. According to Basketnews Motiejunas would be Messina’s first choice as an alternative to Josh Nebo at centeraiming for a player who would provide the centimetres that have been lacking in recent years, but also a good hand. The deadline will be mid-July, when the buyout option for the player from Monaco expires.
