D. Motiejūnas last represented the Lithuanian national team during the 2024 Paris Olympics qualifiers. His potential return to the national team was a significant point of discussion among fans and media alike.
However, when approached by journalists, the player reportedly declined to engage with the press in a manner that was considered demonstrative. During one such interaction, Motiejūnas informed a reporter that he would limit his media comments to periods immediately before and after official games. The situation prompted commentary from figures associated with the program, such as L.
Kleiza, who expressed surprise regarding his decision not to participate with the national squad. Following the conclusion of the Olympic qualifying tournament, Andrius Tapinas provided information suggesting that some players had engaged in parties during the event, which reportedly included damage to property, such as broken televisions. Following these events, it was revealed that D.
Motiejūnas had made a decision regarding his availability to the national team. Subsequently, he has not played for the Lithuanian national team. The incident highlighted the complex relationship between veteran players and the expectations surrounding the national team following tournament setbacks.
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