Photo by Gordon Herbert Hopes to Learn from Svetislav Pesic as Bayern Coach
Bayern Munich’s new coach, Gordon Herbert, has expressed his excitement about working with Marko Pesic, the son of renowned coach Svetislav Pesic. In an interview with Sport Bild, Herbert stated that he hopes to learn from the experienced coach, who has had a successful career in European basketball.
Svetislav Pesic is a legendary figure in German and European basketball, having led the German national team to a European Championship title in 1993. He has also enjoyed success in the Bundesliga, winning four championships with Alba Berlin and one with Bayern Munich in 2014.
As Herbert takes over as Bayern coach, he will have the opportunity to work with several players from the German national team, including Andreas Obst, Nick Weiler-Babb, Niels Giffey, Oscar da Silva, and Johannes Voigtmann. This experience will undoubtedly benefit both Herbert and the players as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Bayern’s Upcoming Season
The new season is just around the corner, and Bayern Munich is gearing up for what promises to be an exciting campaign. With a talented roster and experienced coach at the helm, the team is looking to make a strong push in the Bundesliga and Euroleague.
Their first test match is scheduled for September, followed by a tournament in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The regular season will begin on September 20, with Bayern facing off against the Niners Chemnitz. Two weeks later, they will host Real Madrid in their Euroleague opener.
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Dennis Schröder and Kevin Durant’s Beef Continues
The war of words between Dennis Schröder and Kevin Durant continues to escalate. In a recent interview, Schröder criticized Durant’s reaction to the German national team’s performance at the Olympics, saying that it was ‘weak’ for someone of Durant’s stature to tweet about the issue.
Durant had previously taken to social media to criticize Schröder’s comments about the difference between European and American basketball. Schröder had stated that European basketball places more emphasis on intelligence and strategy, which Durant took as a personal attack.
The two players have a history of disagreements, and it remains to be seen whether their feud will continue to simmer or eventually die down.
Damian Lillard Opens Up About Last Season’s Challenges
In a recent podcast appearance, Damian Lillard spoke candidly about the challenges he faced during his first season with the Milwaukee Bucks. Lillard had joined the team with high expectations, but the season ultimately ended in disappointment as the Bucks were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs.
Lillard attributed the team’s struggles to a combination of factors, including his own transition to a new team and the injuries that plagued the roster throughout the season. Despite these challenges, Lillard remains optimistic about the team’s prospects for the upcoming season.
Paolo Banchero on the Orlando Magic’s Future
In a recent appearance on First Take, Paolo Banchero expressed his confidence in the Orlando Magic’s future prospects. Banchero believes that the team has made significant improvements over the past year and is now on par with the top teams in the Eastern Conference.
The Magic had a strong season last year, finishing fifth in the conference and narrowly missing out on a higher seed. Banchero is excited about the team’s potential and believes that they can make a deep run in the playoffs.
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As the new season approaches, fans will be eager to see how these storylines unfold. Will Gordon Herbert lead Bayern Munich to success in the Bundesliga and Euroleague? Can Dennis Schröder and Kevin Durant put their differences aside, or will their feud continue to simmer? How will Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks bounce back from last season’s disappointment? And what does the future hold for the Orlando Magic and Paolo Banchero?
Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – the world of basketball is always full of excitement and drama. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis from the world of hoops!
