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Serge Ibaka to play with Spanish national team this summer
Marc Mundet: Marc Mundet: Serge Ibaka is fully available to play with the Spanish national team this summer. He informed both head coach Sergio Scariolo and Spanish Basketball Federation manager Carlos Jimenez. Source: Twitter @MarcMundet78 What’s …
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Adrian Wojnarowski: On the Lakers hiring of Bucks assistant Darvin Ham, Giannis Antetokounmpo tells ESPN: “I’m so happy for him. He’s the right fit for them. He keeps it real with you. No BS at all. It’s about damn time. He deserves it more than anyone.” -via Twitter @wojespn / May 27, 2022
But those who know him, and know of his reputation, believe he’s well-equipped for the job and fits an archetype for what the Lakers were looking for. Ham spent the last few years with the Milwaukee Bucks as a top assistant under Mike Budenholzer, developing a reputation for being a player’s coach — a term several executives used to describe him. -via Yahoo! Sports / May 27, 2022
“If you look around the league now, the coaches who are having successes — Steve Kerr, Monty Williams, Willie Green — [not only have] excellent knowledge but an ability to connect and hold [players] accountable,” an high-ranking league executive told Yahoo Sports. “He has a personable blend of that. A strong individual. He can garner respect from his players. I like it.” -via Yahoo! Sports / May 27, 2022
Sergio Scariolo decided to address the …
Sergio Scariolo decided to address the rumors circling around, since his team secured a spot in Euroleague, that he won’t be able to lead both Segafredo Virtus Bologna and Spain simultaneously, especially during the national team windows. However, the coach clearly stated that his contract with Virtus allows him to coach Spain and he will be continuing on both benches. “I don’t know where certain gossip comes from, and I don’t usually comment on gossip but anyway, and even for once, it’s worth clarifying that: My contract with Virtus explicitly provides in writing that I can participate in the windows of the national team. And my contract with the Spanish Basketball Federation does not foresee any type of exit and that contract extends until the end of the 2024 Olympic Games,” Scariolo said and took Igor Kokoskov as an example of how doable it actually is if all sides commit.
Speaking in an interview with AS, …
Speaking in an interview with AS, Houston Rockets rookie Usman Garuba said he will be at Sergio Scariolo disposal for the upcoming EuroBasket 2022: “I want to go to the EuroBasket and I am at Sergio Scariolo’s disposal. We are Spain and Spain always competes. We want to fight for medals despite the circumstances, despite the absences. We are ready for everything”.
Sergio Scariolo tried to sign Marc Gasol for Virtus Bologna
Marc Stein: Interesting Euro basketball development: Ex-Raptors assistant Sergio Scariolo, now coaching Virtus Bologna, revealed he tried to convince Marc Gasol to sign with the Italian club. Gasol rejected the offer in an “elegant way,” Scariolo …
Marc Stein: Interesting Euro basketball development: Ex-Raptors assistant Sergio Scariolo, now coaching Virtus Bologna, revealed he tried to convince Marc Gasol to sign with the Italian club. Gasol rejected the offer in an “elegant way,” Scariolo said. More coverage: marcstein.substack.com
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Interesting Euro basketball development: Ex-Raptors assistant Sergio Scariolo, now coaching Virtus Bologna, revealed he tried to convince Marc Gasol to sign with the Italian club. Gasol rejected the offer in an “elegant way,” Scariolo said.
More coverage: marcstein.substack.com – 1:27 PM
Interesting Euro basketball development: Ex-Raptors assistant Sergio Scariolo, now coaching Virtus Bologna, revealed he tried to convince Marc Gasol to sign with the Italian club. Gasol rejected the offer in an “elegant way,” Scariolo said.
More coverage: marcstein.substack.com – 1:27 PM
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Brother Pau Gasol recently spoke with Spanish newspaper Marca, and the topic of Marc’s future came up. “Marc has earned the freedom and flexibility to make his own decision and he will do so when he decides. I know he has a lot of enthusiasm for Basquet Girona, a club in which I am also involved as vice president. He is in a different situation, because he is five years younger than me. We will see what he decides to do this season and later, I am also waiting.“ -via Sports Illustrated / September 20, 2021
Lakers legend Pau Gasol, Marc’s older brother, recently sat down with Spanish newspaper Marca as he discussed the future of his sibling. Pau’s response was cryptic, but it is clear that he is hoping that Marc returns to Spain: “Marc has earned the freedom and flexibility to make his own decision and he will do so when he decides,” Pau said (h/t Sam Yip of Fan Nation). “I know he has a lot of enthusiasm for Basquet Girona, a club in which I am also involved as vice president. He is in a different situation, because he is five years younger than me. We will see what he decides to do this season and later, I am also waiting.” -via Clutch Points / September 19, 2021
The word in Spanish basketball circles, as reiterated to me Friday, is that Marc Gasol is most likely to play for Girona if he decides to play on, even though the LEB Oro is one level below Spain’s top tier. I’m told he has been working out with new Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio to stay sharp even after negotiating his release earlier this week from Memphis following the Grizzlies’ recent trade with the Lakers to take on the final year of Gasol’s last NBA contract. -via marcstein.substack.com / September 17, 2021
Alexey Shved back in the NBA?
Sergio Scariolo: “I am quite convinced that there are concrete possibilities for Shved to leave for the NBA for the second time, he has consistently shown the highest level in recent years. I think he will certainly have good deals on this property. In the United States? In Khimki, he feel a lot at ease, he is the star of the team, the team is largely formed for him. Many are just dreaming about it. I think, the guard will stay in Russia”, he remarked to Izvestia.
Sergio Scariolo confirmed he is in …
Sergio Scariolo confirmed he is in talks with the Spanish Basketball Federation for a contract extension until 2024. “Indeed, we are in talks for a contract extension until the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. Both sides are willing to continue their collaboration. I am very happy for that, but we still need to finalize the deal,” Scariolo said in an interview with Eurosport.
Sergio Scariolo has a renewal offer on …
Sergio Scariolo has a renewal offer on the table until 2024 by the Spanish Federation, though he needs to reflect on it as he admitted recently. “My heart says yes. Without a doubt and for many reasons. Especially since I feel good where I am at. With people on the court, those outside and around. But they are important decisions, they involve a long commitment over time and you should always find synergy from more than one party”, he mentioned in an interview with Italian television” Sky Sport “.
Sergio Scariolo, head coach of Spain’s …
Sergio Scariolo, head coach of Spain’s senior national team, drew a positive note from the postponement of the 2020 Olympic Games. He mentioned via the “Tiempo de Juego” that moving the Tokyo Games to 2021 can allow Pau Gasol to compete in the Olympics for the fifth time. “This actually gives him a better chance of making it,” said Spain’s head coach, “This summer might have been a stretch, but with one more season ahead he can get back on the courts and be as close as possible to the Olympic Games.”
Sergio Scariolo talked to El Transistor …
Sergio Scariolo talked to El Transistor shortly after the NBA shut down all activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, about the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The Spanish NT head coach addressed the issue, stating that at this timeframe, the Olympic Games cannot take place as initially planned. “Everything is subject more to the general feeling than to the data, but on a personal level, it will be difficult to think about the Olympics being held… I see it as borderline impossible”, he mentioned.