The French team fired Tony Parker’s brother, TJ Parker, a few days ago
One of the names that was heard was that of Sergio Scariolo, who was ‘killed’ from Virtus Bologna two weeks before the competition started.
ASVEL Villeurbanne already has a new coach, and it will not be one of those who sounded strong, the Italian Sergio Scariolowhich also ended up out of Virtus before starting the Euroleague.
The French team, at the bottom of the Euroleague standings (0-4), has tried to move quickly to replace TJ Parker, who was fired by his brother, Tony Parker, owner of the French team, much to his regret. “I hope you understand, it is a purely sporting matter and has nothing to do with him being my brother”said the NBA Hall of Fame.
The former NBA star had no choice but kick out TJ Parker for poor results at the start of the Euroleagueand in the search, one of the first to appear was Scariolo, although the possibility of sharing the Spanish team with the French team did not make it possible in his opinion.
Gordon Herbert did not accept
He was also on the short list of candidates. the world champion coach with Germany, Gordon Herbert, who ended up declining the offer considering that it was still due to the German team thinking about the Paris Olympic Games.
Gianmarco Pozzecco has accepted the offer to coach ASVEL
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ASVEL was left without another renowned candidate until the Italian coach, Gianmarco Pozzecco, appeared that he has accepted the offer from the French team and at the same time will continue to coach Italy.
Pozzecco, 51, has coached some Italian teams and was also part of Ettore Messina’s technical staff. at Armani Milan before taking charge of the Italian team.
The transalpine coach already He will make his debut with ASVEL this Friday in their duel against Virtus Bologna.