Will Clyburn introduces himself: "I am not in Bologna to be a superstar like Michael Jordan"

This morning, the official presentation of Will Clyburn, the new signing for Virtus Segafredo Bologna, took place. Clyburn, an experienced 34-year-old small forward, expressed his enthusiasm for joining the Italian team and playing again with some familiar faces.

Commitment and Ambition

Clyburn showed his excitement from the moment he received the call to join the Italian team. "I want to take Virtus to another level. My family loves the city; it's smaller than the places we were used to," he emphasized. The call from Tornike Shengelia was decisive in sealing his commitment.

Experience and Team Cohesion

Clyburn already knows several of his new teammates, including Zizic, Toko Shengelia, Dany Hackett, and Achille. "Hackett and I won a EuroLeague together; I spent several years with Toko, and we also hung out with our families off the court," he mentioned. He acknowledged the importance of experience and chemistry within the team, especially with players like Marco Belinelli.

Goals and Challenges

Clyburn emphasized the need to form a cohesive unit within the team. "During the preseason, it's essential to try to form a family as soon as possible, get to know each other, and work together to understand what we can contribute as individuals to a common goal." He also spoke about the challenges of the EuroLeague, highlighting the importance of adapting to travel and play a lot, and listening to the advice of the veterans.

Contribution to the Team

With his experience in teams like CSKA Moscow and Anadolu Efes, Clyburn will bring talent and leadership to Virtus. He was the MVP of the EuroLeague Final Four in 2019 and made a significant contribution in his last season with Efes, averaging 13.8 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.

The small forward made it clear that he is here to contribute under the guidance of Luca Banchi. "I'm not coming here to be a superstar like Michael Jordan, but to help the team grow."

With his official presentation, Will Clyburn becomes a key element for Virtus Segafredo Bologna in the 2024-25 season, bringing experience, leadership, and ambition to achieve new levels of success.

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