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The reason why Donatas Motiejūnas decided not to extend the season in China and return to Lithuania was revealed.
Journalist Zhang Duo shared the thoughts of the Shanghai Sharks general manager that Motiejun had asked for extra payment for the remainder of this season’s game and wanted a new contract for next season, but the team did not want to sign a contract with him. before the season ended. As a result, the two parts have been separated in recent days.
According to sina.com.cn, Motiejūnas’ contract expired in early May, but the club agreed with the player on an additional one-month contract. However, now the contract had to be renewed again, and the two sides disagreed on that.
The Chinese league has ruled that clubs must sign new contracts with basketball players after the season has been extended, but can offer a lower salary. The reduction in salary compared to earnings during the season cannot exceed 50 percent.
Yesterday, journalist Emiliano Carchia shared a photo on Twitter showing how Motiejūnas and her personal trainer Virginijus Mikalauskas are preparing for a flight from China.
The Chinese league season will run on June 20. Motiejūnas returned to China in mid-March and awaited the extended season.
The 20 teams will participate in the renewed championship. In the regular season, teams have 16 games left to play.
The Shanghai Sharks, represented by Donatas Motiejūnas, are 16th with 9 wins and 21 losses. Fujian’s sturgeons (13-17) are in twelfth place in the standings, guaranteeing a playoff spot.
Motiejūnas’ averages this season in the Chinese league are 22.8 points, 15.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per 37 minutes of play.
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