Roma SPQR put the NBA in the boardroom: Two signings before the ball touches the floor

Roma SPQR are doing something rare for a club entering the EuroCup: they are spending on the front office before spending on the floor. According to La Prealpina, former NBA executive Bryan Colangelo will become a strategic advisor to the ownership group, representing the club at official meetings. Mike D’Antoni is also set to join the board of directors, bringing his Naismith Hall of Fame pedigree and deep ties to Italian basketball through Olimpia Milano. These moves coincide with the signing of Nico Mannion, who was convinced to join after conversations with Luka Doncic. Under head coach Alessandro Magro, Roma SPQR are building an infrastructure that values decision-making, player development and long-term continuity. The real test will come in February, when fixture congestion, injuries and the tactical adjustment phase separate genuine contenders from ambitious projects. The front office can open doors, but only a consistent basketball system can keep Roma SPQR in the EuroCup conversation.