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Anadolu Efes Istanbul player Darius Thompson received an Italian passport.

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Darius Thompson, who was signed by Anadolu Efes Istanbul in the summer of 2023, has received an Italian passport.

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In an Instagram story that was shared yesterday, Thompson's wife, Chiara Pacifico Thompson, wrote that the player had"his first smile as an official Italian citizen."

The American guard receiving an Italian passport had been in the headlines in the past. Italy's basketball federation has been long interested in having him as a naturalized player.

His documents were not ready on time for participation in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. However, it appears that his chances of representing Italy seem higher than ever now.

Despite the positive development, it is unclear whether Thompson will be able to play for Italy this summer in the FIBA Olympic Qualifiers.

With Anadolu Efes, the former Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz guard averaged 10.9 points, 2 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game in the EuroLeague.

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