Rimantas KAUKENAS is in the prime of his career with both Lithuania and Montepaschi Siena. Just last season, Kaukenas was voted MVP of the Italian Lega A play-offs after leading the club to the title. He then played a vital role for Lithuania at the FIBA Europe Championship, helping them capture a bronze medal to qualify for the Beijing Olympics. Kaukenas spoke to Luka Maselj on behalf of FIBA after Montepaschi's Euroleague triumph at Union Olimpija in Ljubljana on Thursday.