​Speaking to Zalgiris TV after completing the move, Valanciunas said the process had taken time but acknowledged that the opportunity to play in Lithuania was a major factor in his decision. “The process was quite long, and we had many conversations, but Lithuania, Zalgiris, and basketball in Lithuania definitely played a big role,” Valanciunas said. “The fans and what Zalgiris have been building here over the past few years also really impressed me, so I wanted to be part of it.”BasketNews