The Detroit Pistons added a potentially valuable bench contributor on Tuesday, agreeing to terms on a deal with Luigi "Gigi" Datome. The two-year deal is worth $3.5 million, according to Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski.
NBA free agency: Gigi Datome, Pistons agree to 2-year deal, according to report
The Detroit Pistons will add one of Italy’s best players to their roster next season.
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This year’s Italian league MVP has spent his entire professional career in Italy, beginning with Montepaschi Siena in 2003 as a 16-year-old. In the years since, the 25-year-old sharpshooter has gained valuable experience in Euroleague play as well as competing with the Italian National Team at EuroBasket 2007 and 2009.
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The Pistons will need to make a corresponding roster move at some point before the deal becomes official following the free agent moratorium as Detroit currently has agreements with 16 players on their 15-man roster.
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