Canadian-Finnish coach Gordon Herbert, who led Germany to the world champion title in September, announced Monday that he would not succeed TJ Parker at the head of Asvel, failing to obtain a agreement with the German Federation.
Tony Parker will have to find a plan B. Canadian-Finnish coach Gordon Herbert, who led Germany to the world champion title in September, announced Monday that he would not succeed TJ Parker at the head of the ‘Asvel, failing to reach an agreement with the German Basketball Federation.
“I discussed with the DBB (German Basketball Federation) the possibility of coaching Asvel and remaining national coach at the same time. The DBB did not follow up on this proposal. I accept it “, he explained to Kicker magazine.
“I would never do it without the agreement and support of the federation,” he said.
“I made a three-year commitment (with the DFB). If the players also made a three-year commitment, I will stick to it without a doubt,” continued the 64-year-old technician, whose contract at the head of the Mannschaft runs until 2025.
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Gordon Herbert was Asvel chairman and owner Tony Parker’s number one choice to succeed his brother TJ Parker, who was dismissed on Friday after a series of poor results.
The DBB veto was confirmed by a spokesperson to the daily Süddeutsche Zeitung: “For us, the matter is closed. The president of Villeurbanne (Asvel) can say what he wants.”
Tony Parker will have to activate another avenue, which could be the successful Spanish coach Sergio Scariolo (2019 World Cup, Euro 2009, 2011, 2015 and 2022), according to the specialist press. Under the direction of assistants Jean-Christophe Prat and Pierric Poupet, Asvel however found the path to success by winning Sunday at home against Roanne (93-88) on the occasion of the 8th day of Betclic Elite.
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