Long-term Zalgiris captain Paulius Jankunas has put his signature to a new agreement with Zalgiris and will continue his illustrious career in a green-and-white jersey of the Lithuanian champions.<\/p>\n
The 37-year-old Jankunas had announced his decision to continue his career after last season\u2019s final EuroLeague game, and his will to play did not fade over the summer.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere was no second guessing myself during the summer. We had talked about this and shook hands on it with Paulius Motiejunas. We know each other for a long time, so a simple word is sometimes more important than the actual signature. My vacation finished, and all the formalities were taken care of,\u201d \u2013 noted the veteran who just signed a one-year deal.<\/p>\n
Jankunas has been closely following the makings of the roster for the upcoming season, and he\u2019s delighted to have some skilled and experienced Lithuanians returning to the locker room.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe club had a summer intense like no other. Some players we managed to get on board, the others not quite. But everything\u2019s all good, we\u2019ve got a team, and how we gel, how we play together \u2013 only time will tell. It\u2019s great to see Lithuanians returning to Zalgiris. We\u2019ll have strong local players, who\u2019ll be good on the court, but will also help me and Milas look after the order in the locker room.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nThe captain's illustrious career in Kaunas continues! @P_Jankunas13<\/a> has officially extended his contract with Zalgiris. \u270d\ufe0f<\/p>\n
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— BC Zalgiris Kaunas (@bczalgiris) August 12, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n