Dončić Ambitiously Announces New Project: "We'll Build a Team the Whole City Will Rally Behind"

Pulse Sports Team 13:23 - 31 May 2026

Luka Dončić is one of the investors in a new basketball club set to play in Rome next year. The Slovenian star spoke about it for the first time.

Luka Dončić has acquired Vanoli Cremona, with plans to relocate the team to Rome. Former NBA executive Donnie Nelson is the primary investor in this venture, backed by a powerful group including Dončić himself.

"For me, this isn't just a financial investment. I want to build a club that can compete at the highest level and truly mean something to Rome, because the city deserves the best, and we are ready to deliver it." - Luka Dončić

Dončić emphasized his special connection with the Italian capital.

"Rome holds a special place for me. It was one of the first times I played serious basketball in front of a crowd outside of Slovenia, and after that tournament, my career practically exploded. Returning to Rome, especially in this role, is something I couldn't have even dreamed of back then. I feel like I've come full circle." - Luka Dončić

Dončić stated that Romans will get a team they can truly rally behind.

"Concrete news will be coming soon; I don't want to go into too much detail just yet. But one thing is certain: we will build a team that the entire city will stand behind. We are coming to Rome to win." - Luka Dončić

Regarding the collaboration between NBA Europe and the EuroLeague, he had a clear message.

"It would be best if they could find common ground and a way to cooperate. I spent fantastic years in the EuroLeague before moving to America, and that competition shaped my game in every sense. That's why I hope this collaboration will benefit both parties." - Luka Dončić