Alec Peters calls Olympiacos move 'most important decision of my life'

One of the players who left Olympiacos this summer is Alec Peters, a 31-year-old American power forward who is said to have made a significant contribution to the Greek club's EuroLeague title run. Peters has now joined Armani Milan. In an interview on the Italian team's official channel, he stressed that his decision to join Olympiacos was the most important turning point in both his career and his personal life. Peters spent two years at Baskonia before moving to Greece. He explained that this period helped him understand what it means to be a key player and an essential part of a team. He felt he had experienced almost everything on the court and could play any position. For Peters, Olympiacos at that time was building something that maintained a high level for four consecutive years. He was attracted by the playing style, philosophy, coach, system, and the atmosphere inside the club. He wanted to be part of it. Interestingly, Peters initially had no intention of staying long term. "I planned to stay only one year to see how things would go, whether I would like my role or not. In the end, it turned out to be the most important decision of my life — in basketball, for my family, for everything." The 2026-24 season saw Peters take on a more prominent role at Olympiacos because Sasha Vezenkov had moved to the Sacramento Kings. He said there were not many expectations because, besides Vezenkov, Kostas Sloukas also left. However, Peters was confident that at that time there were not many players better than him at his position. Reaching the Final Four was another fundamental step in his career. He felt he no longer had to prove anything to anyone. He could simply be himself and step on the court ready to win. Regarding his move to Armani Milan, Peters revealed that the deal had been prepared much earlier than people think. He noticed that many players he respected had played there, such as Kyle Hines, Sergio Rodriguez, and his close friend Bryant Dunston. Players often talk about other clubs and cities, about who is improving and what they are doing. When Peters heard about Milan or played against Armani, he saw potential in the project. He imagined himself going there, developing, and succeeding. Whether it was the coach, the club, or the city, he saw ideal conditions. After speaking with his agent and with his contract expiring, he decided to explore something different and pursue a more important role. He compared the search to looking at a map, and Milan kept appearing. Eventually, the interest became mutual. "We want to improve and grow together. I wanted to come here and take part in building the team. This is a project, part of a development process. I contribute all the experience I gained by playing in good teams and winning a lot, but in an environment that has achieved great things in the past." Peters admitted that joining a team that is already winning, with a roster built to fit, would have been easier. But he wanted to challenge himself at another level. He believes Armani Milan can become a top team, and being part of that process excites him. He described this move as the most important step in his career, both psychologically and physically. Alec Peters brings to Milan not only EuroLeague experience but also a desire to prove his value. He stepped out of his comfort zone by leaving Olympiacos. At 31, he did not choose the easy path. Instead, he picked a long-term project where he can be at the center of rebuilding. That shows his ambition goes far beyond trophies already won. For Vietnamese basketball fans, Alec Peters' story is also a reminder of the value of embracing change. He refused to accept a minor role in a team with an already established identity. He chose a place where he could continue writing his own story, even if the road ahead is harder. That is a spirit any athlete can learn from.