No doubt about the presence of Jonas Valanci In the Denver Nuggets roster the new season does not leave the team management, with Vice President Ben Tenzer clarifying that the Lithuanian center will honor his contract in the NBA, despite Panathinaikos’ strong interest.
Speaking on a Denver radio station, Tenzer was officially placed on the case, denying the reports that wanted the 33 -year -old to want his return to Europe and his transfer to Panathinaikos.
“We finished the exchange and everything is fine. He is currently in Lithuania, we looked at him long before we joined him in the team. It was a great move for us. We had excellent discussions with his representatives, we presented him with our vision and the role it would have, “Tenzer said.
The Nuggets Vice President explained that the delay in completing the exchange is solely related to NBA procedural issues and, above all, to the waiting for Michael Porter Junior, while he emphasized the future of Lithuanus:
“The Yonas Valancias will be a player of Denver Nuggets next season. I do not know what it sounds and what is said in Europe, but we have no evidence that it would not keep its contract. We had no concern about the fact that he could leave. “
Despite rumors insisting that Valancina is seriously considering the possibility of a transfer to Panathinaikos, the Nuggets’ attitude shows absolute confidence in the NBA staying. Both team coach David Adeelman and the administration have stated that the player is a key part of their racing plan and will not leave the team.