Thank you, Mantas!

Mantas Kalnietis played his final match in his career. For five bright years he defended the colors of our club, was a fan favorite and remains one of the most decorated players in the history of the club. In 2021, he received the MVP award, becoming the most valuable player of the VTB United League regular season. I sincerely wish Mantas good spirits and do not stop there, conquering new horizons!

I was really lucky to start my professional career in the VTB United League in the same team with Mantas. He's probably the best point guard I've played with so far – a real playmaker who primarily created situations for partners. A very emotional guy – we got scoldings from him both on the court and in the locker room. But, given his experience and understanding of the game, it is well deserved. Yes, he was older than many, but he was always in the "topic", in the party. Mantas is a real senior friend and mentor. You could always turn to him for advice.

If I had to imagine only one player in the Loko uniform when the Euroleague anthem "I feel devotion" is playing, it would be Mantas. His famous "goat" will forever be in the memory of our BH!

Young and hot–headed, on his first visit to the club, and wise and cold-blooded - on the second, Mancito will forever remain in the memory of fans as a player who gave himself completely to the team! Thank you, Legend!

I was skeptical about Mantas' second visit to the club. Firstly, the player has not become younger, and secondly, very rarely returns end in something good. But Mantas has become not just a leader, but a system-forming player. He spent his "golden years" at Loko, was wonderful in everything and will always be remembered exactly like that.

Mancito is probably one of the coolest and most beloved players of Loko. An incredible vision of the site, the right emotions for the team, mentoring and support for young people, matured when making decisions on the site — this is Mantas for me!