Marius Grigonis, a player of Panathinaikos, will leave Athens this summer and return to Lithuania, where he is expected to sign with Zalgiris.
Marius Grigonis began his career in the ranks of the Kaunas-based powerhouse, although he spent most of his early years playing for the club’s second team. After stints in Spain and Germany, he returned to Zalgiris in 2018.
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After three seasons, he moved to CSKA, and later joined Panathinaikos, where he has spent the last four years. Now, he is ready for another return home.
His career at Panathinaikos has been very successful, as he managed to win both the EuroLeague and the Greek championship. However, it was also far from easy due to significant injury problems.
According to Backdoor Podcast, Marius Grigonis is set to sign a two-year contract with an option for an additional season. For Zalgiris, this represents an important addition, as they are bringing in a domestic player who can contribute significantly both on and off the court.
In modern basketball, team chemistry and national identity remain key success factors for clubs like Zalgiris, while he can still provide strong value in terms of on-court performance.
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