Rokas Jokubaitis will remain with Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv, as reported by Moshe Barda on X, after signing a new contract exceeding one million euros annually. The 24-year-old Lithuanian point guard, who joined the Yellows before the 2024-25 season, has no opt-out clauses, signaling a long-term commitment as Maccabi builds for the next EuroLeague season.
Standout Performer and Career Path
Jokubaitis impressed in the 2024-25 EuroLeague with 12.6 points, 4.6 assists, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game over 28 appearances, including 24 starts under Oded Kattash. With 193 EuroLeague games across FC Barcelona and Zalgiris, and a 2021-22 Rising Star award, his NBA draft pedigree (34th pick by Oklahoma City, now with New York Knicks) adds to his value.
International Experience and Leadership
A regular for Lithuania’s national team at the FIBA World Cup 2023 and EuroBasket 2022, Jokubaitis brings veteran presence. His journey from Zalgiris youth to EuroLeague standout makes him a key leader, with Maccabi betting on his growth in the expanded 20-team format.
Posted on: 15 June 2025, 16:54 CET
