Kelly Olynyk on leaving NBA: 'It was time to step aside and make room for the younger generation'

The Spurs big man is taking his talent to Italy

The San Antonio Spurs did not end up bringing back one of their veterans to be a major influence. Instead, he will be joining an organization with strong ties to Luka Doncic.

On Saturday, 13-year NBA veteran and former San Antonio Spurs big man Kelly Olynyk signed with BC Roma in Italy.In a press release, the Lega Basket Serie A club confirmed Olynyk is finalizing his move and is ready for the next chapter of his career. He is waiting for his visa to be formally issued […] The post Former San Antonio Spurs Big Man Officially Leaves NBA to Play Overseas appeared first on HEAVY.

Oct. 3—Former Gonzaga standout Kelly Olynyk will resume his basketball career in Europe after 13 seasons in the NBA. The 35-year-old forward signed a contract with BC Roma in Italy's top league, the Lega Basket Serie A (LBA), the team announced on Saturday. One of the club's co-founders is Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Luke Doncic. "I am very happy with this opportunity and to become part of the ...

"I'm very happy about this opportunity and to become part of the BC Roma project," said the former Boston big. Is his NBA career over?

The center spent parts of four seasons with the Celtics as they ascended to Eastern Conference prominence.

Kelly Olynyk headed to Italy?

Former Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Kelly Olynyk has found the next stop in his professional basketball career, and for the first time it won't be in the NBA. Olyny