This is how Mr. Giorgio Armani wanted to comment the news of Gigi Datome’s impending retirement from playing basketball: “During the three years we spent together, Gigi Datome showed us what it means to be a true leader: a champion of basketball skills, but above all of perseverance in overcoming obstacles and adversity. A great example on and off the court, with the many wins he helped us to conquer, he will remain in Olimpia’s moral heritage. The announced retirement is a courageous choice because it takes place in one of the best moments of his activity. But Datome can retire with a Scudetto on his chest, with the best player of the finals award in his hand, surrounded by the embrace of his fans and the cheer of all fans of the sport. I am sincerely admired.”