Luka Dončić shared his profound sentiment regarding Rome, a city holding a special place in his heart. He reminisced about a tournament he played there at the age of 13 with Olimpija Ljubljana, marking one of his earliest high-level experiences outside Slovenia. He noted that this pivotal event significantly propelled his career forward. Returning to Rome now, in a different capacity, is something he never envisioned at that young age, describing it as a full-circle moment.
Dončić emphasized that his involvement goes beyond mere investment. His vision is to establish a club that can contend at the highest level and resonate deeply with the city. He believes Rome deserves the best and is committed to delivering it. While keeping details under wraps for now, he assured that new developments are forthcoming and that the club will be something the entire city can rally behind. His clear objective is: “We’re coming to Rome to win.”
Regarding the Roman club’s aspiration to join NBA Europe, Dončić stated his preference for a collaborative approach. He highlighted the formative years he spent in the Euroleague prior to his NBA career, crediting them with shaping his game. He expressed hope that such a collaboration would prove mutually beneficial.
