P. Motiejūnas, who does not intend to return to Kaunas 'Žalgiris' soon, evaluated 'Rytas' possibilities in the NBA European league
P. Motiejūnas has ruled out a return to Kaunas' Žalgiris in the near future and discussed the potential for teams like Rytas in the NBA European league.
In an interview with LRT journalist Jūratė Anilionytė, P. Motiejūnas stated he will not be returning to the Kaunas basketball team, Žalgiris, in the near future, while affirming that he remains deeply connected to basketball. He expressed enthusiasm for engaging in arena and stadium management, revealing his plans to work alongside Tomas Okmanas on various projects related to basketball operations. Despite stepping back from the Žalgiris basketball team, he emphasized his ongoing involvement in other business ventures and his intention to positively impact the basketball landscape in Lithuania.
Motiejūnas indicated that while he is not rejoining Žalgiris, he is not distancing himself from the sport altogether, signaling his commitment to fostering basketball culture, especially among younger fans. He noted the necessity of educating children to support local teams and mentioned the opportunities to leverage existing connections and experiences to enhance the basketball experience in Lithuania. His optimism suggests a hopeful outlook for future developments in basketball-related initiatives.
Furthermore, Motiejūnas touched upon the potential collaboration between the NBA and Euroleague, hinting at exciting developments in the European basketball scene. He expressed a desire for the NBA European project to begin, indicating that partnerships with Euroleague teams could create significant opportunities for clubs like Rytas. His acknowledgment of the need for collaborative efforts underscores the evolving dynamics within European basketball and foreshadows potential exciting times ahead for fans and players alike.