Endesa League
Di Stefano’s death was the reason why Lasso was not released for Katsikaris in 2014
Pablo Lasso published a book about his presence at Real where he mentioned, among other things, that in 2014 it seemed a foregone conclusion that he would be fired and that Fotis Katsikaris would take his place, but the death of Alfredo Di Stefano changed everything.
It is known that Fotis Katsikaris had reached an agreement with Real Madrid in 2014 and would succeed Pablo Lasso. However, something happened at the last minute and the agreement did not materialize. After all, that “something” was… the death of Alfredo Di Stefano.
That’s what Pablo Lasso claims in the book he published about his 11-year spell at Real (2011-2022), in which he explores what happened on and off the pitch in Madrid.
At one point in the book he refers to the summer of 2014 when all of Europe was expecting his sacking and Fotis Katsikaris was preparing to replace him. Until the death of the Real legend changed the facts.
Specifically, he writes in the book: “One morning in early July, I got a call from a friend who owned a bar. And he told me that Fotis Katsikaris, the Bilbao coach at the time, came by. And during the conversation he said he was on his way to Madrid to sign for Real.
Then Lasso says, closing things out: “There were newspaper reports that assumed I would be fired. But on July 7, Alfredo Di Stefano died. Then at Real, it was decided that his death was more important than who would coach the club’s basketball team.
Di Stefano’s funeral brought everything to a halt. Any communication. Nobody sent faxes. Although everything has shown that I will not continue. I finally stayed.
As a reminder, in the 2014/15 season, Real won the EuroLeague for the first time in 20 years. That title was to keep Lasso in place, with the Vasco coach seemingly immobile from then until he was suddenly sacked for medical reasons in 2022.
Source: sport 24
I am a sports journalist who has written for a number of Sportish. I have a background in journalism and have been writing since I was young. My main focus is sports news, but I also write about general news. I am currently working as an author at Sportish.
Valencia’s jersey will be worn next season by former NBA player Justin Anderson (1993, 1:98).
After Semi Ojeleye, Victor Klaver and Jarrett Harper were ruled out, Valencia went on the market and finally agreed to a deal with Justin Anderson (1993, 1:98 minutes), giving him a 45-day contract with the option to extend offered the rest of the season.
The 30-year-old guard previously played for Breogan, where he averaged 12.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 11 Liga Endesa and Basketball Champions League games. This was also his first European experience as he made his living in the NBA and G-League in the past. Anderson has exactly 257 appearances in the world’s premier league with the Mavericks, Sixers, Hawks, Cavaliers and Pacers.
Source: sport 24
I am a sports journalist who has written for a number of Sportish. I have a background in journalism and have been writing since I was young. My main focus is sports news, but I also write about general news. I am currently working as an author at Sportish.
Despite the fatigue of the previous week in the EuroLeague, Real Madrid impressively got past Badalona’s home game (101-73).
Real Madrid was very exhausted after the monster week of the EuroLeague, but was undeterred against Badalona. Chus Mateo’s players crushed their opponents (101-73) to secure their 31st win of the season.
Dazan Moussa (15 points on 3/5 3-point shots) and Mario Hezonia (14 points on 4/6 3-point shots) did the most damage in Badalona’s defense on a night that Real Madrid two more players had double figures and shot 39% from three.
real Madrid: Ambalde 7 (1/4 three-pointers, 5 rebounds), Cabasso 8 (2 three-pointers, 5 assists), Hezonia 14 (4/6 three-pointers, 6 rebounds), Tavares 6 (5 rebounds), Moussa 15 (3/5 three-pointers, 4 assists), Kozer 5 (1), Rudy 9 (2), Gondaleth 4, Alothen 11 (1), Poirier 10 (5 rebounds), Yule 3 (1), Ediaye 9 (4 rebounds).
Real Madrid team statistics: 19/27 2-pointers, 15/38 3-pointers, 18/19 shots, 39 rebounds (30 defensive + 9 offensive), 26 assists, 9 turnovers, 10 steals, 4 blocks.
Source: sport 24
I am a sports journalist who has written for a number of Sportish. I have a background in journalism and have been writing since I was young. My main focus is sports news, but I also write about general news. I am currently working as an author at Sportish.
Ben McLemore was released by AEK Betsson and ten days later he found the next stop in his career in Spain and Breogan.
Ben McLemore was a high-profile summer signing for AEK Betsson, but the long-time NBA player left the union on December 12th.
Ten days later, Breogan announced the signing of the American goalscorer and McLemore continued his career in the Iberian Peninsula.
Dikefalos was his first team in Geria Epirus and after his release from the Yellow-Blacks he continues to play in Europe and in the Liga Endesa.
During his short stay in our country, he scored 9.7 points in the Stoiximan Basket League, while in Europe and the Basketball Champions League he averaged 9.2 points.
Source: sport 24
I am a sports journalist who has written for a number of Sportish. I have a background in journalism and have been writing since I was young. My main focus is sports news, but I also write about general news. I am currently working as an author at Sportish.
OFFICIALLY. Ukraine national team player will play for the Adriatic League club
The RFU’s analysis showed that referee Egorov was not involved in the results of Torpedo’s matches.
Former French national team coach Jean-Louis Gasset has died
-
Ligue 13 years agoRenato Sanchez signed in Paris for five years
-
Europa League4 years agoIn transfer alert at Olympiakos for additions and concessions
-
Europa League4 years agoFenerbahce – Eintracht 1: 1: The Germans took 1st place in the Olympiacos group
-
Europa League4 years agoWithout Nainggolan and Samata, the 11th team from Antwerp
-
Europa League4 years agoEuropa League
-
Europa League4 years agoAtalanta announced the acquisition of Boga
-
Europa League4 years agoFears that Zapata will be out for 4 months
-
Premier League4 years agoExcept for the rest of January, Sean was injured