Entering the Hall of Fame: Gigi Datome moved for Olimpia Milano
The moving farewell of a champion who has already become a legend.
Olimpia Milano-Olympiacos è it was also the big night of Gigi Datome, who before the meneghini’s Euroleague challenge greeted the Forum audience by receiving a framed jersey number 70 and the plaque certifying his induction into the club’s Hall of Fame. Moved were his words to comment on the event.
"Thank you again. I didn't think I could get more emotional, and instead here I am,” Datome told the microphone, addressing not only the club but also the audience in the stands.
I thank Olimpia Milano, which organized this evening for me. I thank them for inducting me into the Hall of Fame, and also for giving me the opportunity to thank all of you".
"This jersey è has been worn by so many champions. Not all of them però have had the chanceà to be incited and respected that I have had, even in the hardshipsà. These beautiful feelings are the fruit of the work done over the past three years, and my thanks really go to everyone. So thank you to the coaching staff, the management, and of course the teammates. Now let us support the team, go Olimpia", concluded Datome.
Olimpia Milano itself celebrated its now former player on social media. "New member of the Olimpia Hall of Fame, Gigi Datome. Congratulations", reads the club's official Twitter account.
