Early years

Born in Montebelluna to Sardinian parents from Olbia, Datome moved to Olbia in Sardinia, where he started playing junior basketball. He joined Montepaschi Siena of the first division Serie A in 2003. He played three and a half seasons for Montepaschi before joining Scafati Basket in February 2007.

Virtus Roma (2008–2013)

In 2008, Datome signed with Virtus Roma where he went on to earn the league's Best Under 22 player award for the 2008–09 season. In 2012–13, he was named the Lega Basket Serie A MVP, after averaging 16.4 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.^[2]

Detroit Pistons (2013–2015)

On 16 July 2013, Datome signed a two-year, $3.5 million contract with the Detroit Pistons.^[3][4] On 23 December 2013, he scored a season-high 13 points in a 115–92 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.^[5]

On 14 January 2015, Datome was assigned by the Pistons to the Grand Rapids Drive of the NBA Development League.^[6] On 20 January, he was recalled by the Pistons.^[7]

Boston Celtics (2015)

On 19 February 2015, Datome was traded, along with Jonas Jerebko, to the Boston Celtics, in exchange for Tayshaun Prince.^[8] On 15 April, in the Celtics' final regular season game, he earned his first career NBA start; Datome responded with a career- and game-high 22 points, leading Boston to a narrow victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.^[9]

Fenerbahçe (2015–2020)

On 14 July 2015, Datome signed a two-year contract with the Turkish club Fenerbahçe.^[10] In his first season with the team, Datome won the Turkish Cup with a 67–65 win over Darüşşafaka. Fenerbahçe also reached the final game of the 2016 Euroleague Final Four, but fell short of winning the EuroLeague championship, after an overtime 96–101 loss to CSKA Moscow.^[11] Over 29 EuroLeague games, he averaged 12.4 points and 4.4 rebounds per game. At the end of the season, Fenerbahçe also won the Turkish League championship.

On 5 July 2017, Datome signed a three-year contract extension with Fenerbahçe.^[12] In 2017–18 EuroLeague, Fenerbahçe made it to the 2018 EuroLeague Final Four, its fourth consecutive Final Four appearance. Eventually, they lost to Real Madrid with 80–85 in the final game.^[13] Over 35 EuroLeague games, he averaged 9.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game.

On 2 July 2019, Datome signed another contract extension with the Turkish club through the 2021-22 season. On 30 June 2020, Datome and the Turkish club parted ways after five quite successful seasons.

Olimpia Milano (2020–2023)

On 30 June 2020, Datome signed with Olimpia Milano of the Lega Basket Serie A (LBA).^[14] On July 7, 2023, Datome announced his retirement from professional basketball after the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Subsequently in October, Datome was inducted into the Olimpia Milano Hall of Fame along with six other players associated with the Armani era.^[15]

NBA

Playoffs

EuroLeague

National team