Mindaugas Kuzminskas wasn't exactly well-known among NBA experts prior to his signing with the New York Knicks. One thing was certain, however: He was not a citizen of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. That country no longer exists.
Unfortunately, somebody forgot to inform the Knicks' official website. So Kuzminskas took it upon himself to update his new organization:
Just to clarify to everyone - I am Lithuanian:) I am sure @NBA @nyknicks will fix it;) pic.twitter.com/Uvgg16XYhV
— Mindaugas Kuzminskas (@MKuzminskas) July 11, 2016
";)" indeed, Big Kuz!