A no to the Shields-Thompson super swap.
The’market indiscretion
According to a report by La Prealpina, Olimpia Milano has rejected the proposed trade between Shavon Shields and Darius Thompson put forward by the American player's agency. Thompson's agency è the same one that represents Shavon Shields.
Darius Thompson, a former Brindisi point guard, recently obtained Italian citizenship, making him eligible to play with the national team. If Thompson decides to play for Italy, he could be drafted as an Italian player in the Serie A league, offering a significant strategic advantage for any Italian team that would sign him.
In June 2023, Milan was very close to signing Thompson, but Anadolu Efes made an unwinnable offer, having to replace Vasilije Micic, who left for the NBA. Despite high expectations, Thompson's first season in Turkey è was less positive than expected.
Shavon Shields è a key player for the red-and-white club: in Italy he made his first appearances with the Aquila Trento's jersey.
