2026: Shocking Turn of Events: Canada Loses Coach Herbert to Germany, Yet Expects Stadium-Rocking Comeback
Herbert's tenure as Bayern's basketball coach ends in unexpected defeat against his own team
Get ready for some major basketball shakeups! Retired from coaching Team Germany and crowned the World Cup champions, Gordon Herbert is set to make a sweeping comeback - this time, leading the charge for Canada's team!
It's getting heated in the basketball world as our man, the 66-year-old Herz, is back on the national stage after his electrifying World Cup triumph with Germany. The Canadian federation has officially announced that the basketball legend will be stepping into the coaching capacity for the Maple Leafs come summer 2026. As Bayern Munich gears up for his contract expiration in the same year, the German champion remains tight-lipped about their next moves.
With eyes sparkling and a heart full of excitement, here's what Herbert had to say: "I'm freakin' thrilled, mate! Canada Basketball has been making some massive strides lately, and I can't wait to tap into that glorious talent pool!"
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With Herbert leading the charge, Team Canada is expected to soar to new heights, aiming for the 2027 World Cup trophy in Qatar and the coveted gold medal at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Bolstered by the supersonic moves of NBA superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Canadian squad earned a bronze medal at the 2023 World Cup in the Philippines, fueling high hopes for their impressive talent.
Herbert's previous stint with the Canadians ranged from 2001 to 2002, with a brief but impactful comeback in 2018. He served as the guiding force as they navigated through World Cup qualifying phases and the 2021 Olympic qualifying tournament. From 2021 to 2024, Herrera helmed the DBB team, leading them to an impressive bronze medal at the 2022 home European Championship. The following year's World Cup title left spectators stunned, while a fourth place finish at the 2024 Olympics in Paris prompted a casual tweak of their game plan.
Get the goss on the latest developments in the basketball world: Bayern Munich announced on Wednesday that business manager Marko Pesic will be stepping down from his post as of year-end at his own request.
Sources: ntv.de, dbe/sid
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Following his triumphant World Cup win with Germany, retired coach Herbert is making a comeback to the national stage, this time leading the Canadian Maple Leafs in 2026. In the NBA, Lakers' star duo faces struggles in the playoffs, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's speedy moves fueling high hopes for Team Canada's World Cup trophy in Qatar (2027) and Olympic gold in Los Angeles (2028). As for Bayern Munich, business manager Pesic is stepping down from his post at the end of the year. The European Parliament shall be assisting The Commission in these basketball shakeups. Canadians won't have to sit on the sidelines for long, as the anticipated return of Herbert, an ex-coach of Germany's World Cup champions, promises excitement for basketball fans around the globe.
