Lithuanian push for the new Unicaja

Lithuanian forwards Ignas Brazdeikissigned to Zalgiris Kaunas, and Simonas Lukosiuson loan from Dubai Basket, stood out this Monday in their presentation as players of the Unicaja that they are “happy” for their arrival at a club that they have appreciated is “a family” and agreed that they do it to “compete at the highest level.”

At the press conference, Brazdeikis27 years old, stated that for him “it is a great opportunity to be in Malaga“, a city to which, with the help of his teammates, the entity and the fans, he and his family are adapting “very well” and have felt “very cared for”, so he is “really happy to be part of this club and the organization.”

The forward, who also has Canadian nationality, stressed that he has perceived “clearly that there is an established identity here”, since, “obviously, in recent years a lot has been gained”, so “being able to be part of this now and contribute” his “grain of sand is exciting”, and that is why he did not think about it when they offered him to join.

“It is a place to develop my game, a great opportunity. I want to be able to be myself, show that I can be impactful on the team and give my best version,” said Brazdeikis, who considered the “great conversation” he had with the coach, Txus, to be key. Vidorretaand the sports director, Juanma Rodriguez.

Although he is now “enjoying” the city with his family and “trying to get to know the culture,” he is clear that in this preseason they must continue working to “gain that confidence and chemistry” that “will give them the opportunity to compete at the top,” since he notes that in these years at Unicaja “a winning culture has been created.”

His compatriot and also forward Simas Lukosius24 years old and who, due to his maternal origin, plays with the national team Germanyhighlighted his happiness at his arrival at “a great organization, a great culture” and “the perfect place” to develop, “take the next step” in his sports career and “grow.”

“In these two weeks the experience has been very good, it has been a very good landing. I think I am in the ideal place. When I signed for Dubai “I didn’t know that I would come on loan to Unicaja, but when I had the option, I considered that it was the perfect option to continue growing and developing to reach a better version,” he explained.

Lukosiusnamed best player in the last four finals of the Champions League (BCL) with the Rytas Vilnius, his former team, stressed that it was easy to accept his loan to the Malaga club because “wherever you go you want to have the best possible role, the greatest role”, and that is his “main objective” without being “worried” about being on loan.

“My goal is to be the best player possible, that’s what I’m focused on, day to day, and for the team to win, which is the most important thing. Málaga is a beautiful place, the transition and adaptation are being smooth. This feeling of family, of unity, is part of Unicaja’s culture. Everyone around the club pushes,” he stated.