From his NBA experience with the Detroit Pistons and the Boston Celtics, to his triumphs with Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahçe—including the 2017 EuroLeague title—through to the championships won with Olimpia Milano and his years as captain of the Italian National Team, Gigi Datome today stands as one of the most respected figures in European basketball. He has built his career on a quiet yet profound leadership style, absolute dedication to hard work, and the ability to always put the “we” before the “I.”

In this session, participants will have the opportunity to engage with a leader who has combined talent, discipline, and humility, becoming a true point of reference both on and off the court. From handling pressure to managing group dynamics, from nurturing performance to fostering cohesion, Gigi Datome’s leadership—today as Coordinator of the Italian Men’s National Teams at FIP—is rooted in listening, responsibility, and attention to detail. Because the story of the “giant of the playground” is, above all, a story of perseverance and trust that teaches us how, in the end, “the only thing that matters is the team.”

Through his testimony, participants will be able to:

• Discover how to build credible leadership based on example, consistency, and relationships
• Reflect on how to turn pressure, change, and challenges into opportunities for professional and personal growth
• Learn how to recognize “the turning-point shot,” seizing the right moment and giving their all to reach the goal
• Understand how to balance individual talent with teamwork, so that everyone feels part of the final result