The Detroit Pistons wanted to bring bol bol during the season. But the transfer was finally canceled following an inconclusive medical examination of the young pivot with the doctors of the franchise. Information that prompted the reaction of Donatas Motiejunas. Lithuanian interior replied to Adrian Wojnarowski’s tweet wondering « how many times the NBPA was going to let this go “, While rightly mentioning the players’ union.
How many time @TheNBPA will let this happen…
– Donatas Motiejunas (@DonatasMot) January 13, 2022
When asked to explain where he was going, the veteran recalled that the same mishap had happened to him. Transferred to the Pistons in 2016, he ultimately stayed with the Rockets. The deal was similarly canceled after a physical examination of the player.
I was failed on physicals and told by Detroit doctors i will not play basketball again … 6 years laters i am still here and have many years to go . They destroying young players names and futures in NBA by doing this .
– Donatas Motiejunas (@DonatasMot) January 13, 2022
“The doctors in Detroit told me that I will never play basketball again. Six years later I’m still here and I still have plenty of seasons ahead of me. They are destroying the future of young players by doing this. “
Donatas Motiejunas eventually signed with the Nets but the Rockets matched the offer. The player then refused to appear for a medical examination and it was later, after a physical examination, that the Texas franchise preferred to give up the idea of signing the native of Kaunas.
The latter passed briefly through the Pelicans before passing through China before returning to San Antonio. He is now a major player for AS Monaco, where he is turning over 11 points per game.
Bol Bol trade in Detroit canceled!
