![Šarūnas Jasikevičius with the mayor of Kaunas Šarūnas Jasikevičius with the mayor of Kaunas](https://lithuaniatribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/8142022-678x381.jpg)
“This is definitely one of the greatest honors I’ve had in my life. Thank you, I will try to continue promoting the name of our city,” Jasikevičius said, accepting the award.
Jasikevičius was honored for his merits to Kaunas as a basketball player and coach. He tanked Kaunas and said he is honored to be a Kaunas resident. He also thanked this parents and family.
Žalgiris Kaunas, led by Jasikevičius, came in third in the EuroLeague Final Four.