Kyle Wiltjer, first words from orogranata

Kyle Wiltjer’s first words as a Reyer Venezia player

During the presentation press conference, the new player of Reyer Venezia Kyle Wiltjer è bluntly expressed his feelings about his new professional adventure.

"From the first moment when I è was offered the chance è to play for Reyer I felt honored. The Orogranata è one of the highest level programs and I am grateful to the entire organization for this opportunity. I love Europe and I love playing here, I am excited, plus Italy è a country that my wife adores" began the Canadian basketball player.

"I have played a lot in Europe between Greece, Turkey and Spain where I won with Tenerife the Champions League and I am really excited for this fantastic adventure with Venice. I am a competitive and ambitious person, in my career the only thing that has always counted è the desire to win. Of the current roster, I know Simms and Brooks, I will be at the disposal of the coaching staff and will always give my all for the team" continued the 1992 class winger.

"I have great esteem for Neven Spahija. We faced each other in Spain and I had already had the opportunity to talk to him in the past. I have great respect for him. He's a very good coach very good at managing team groups and great basketball expert" added the'former Turk Telekom regarding his new head coach.

"I repeat again, è a great honor for me to represent Venice and the whole territory of supporters. Fate gave me a great surprise because this summer with my wife we came on vacation to Italy to Lake Como. I wanted to visit Venice at all costs, but we did not have time, and now here I am!”

Certainly the caliber and ambition of the club were predominant in my decision to sign for Reyer, but the opportunity to experience Venice è was also important. See you very soon!" concluded Kyle Wiltjer.