Basketball world is buzzing! Žalgiris, one of Lithuania’s most famous clubs, just made a move that’s shaking things up. After Alen Smailagić left for Virtus, Žalgiris didn’t waste a second and signed Azualas Tubelis, a young and talented Lithuanian center, as a direct replacement. Tubelis, only 23 years old, inked a two-year deal with an option for a third. Last season, he averaged 12.7 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist per game in the Lithuanian league, and posted solid numbers in the FIBA Champions League with 9.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.6 assists. Žalgiris clearly isn’t here to mess around—they want to stay competitive in the EuroLeague. Is Tubelis the right man to fill Smailagić’s shoes? Time will tell, but one thing’s for sure—the Lithuanian squad isn’t backing down from the big stage. What do you think about this move? Will Tubelis live up to the hype or is Žalgiris making a big mistake? Drop your thoughts and let the debate begin!
