Title: Herbert Prioritizes German National Team Over Second Job Offer
German basketball coach Gordon Herbert has temporarily shelved the idea of taking on a second job. "I've lost all desire to lead another team," the 64-year-old coach shared with the German Press Agency in Munich. His focus is now solely on the German national team and the upcoming Olympics.
French Euroleague club Asvel Lyon-Villeurbanne had expressed interest in Herbert's coaching skills. However, the German Basketball Federation (DBB) was not in favor of the arrangement. Interested in dual roles, Herbert wanted DBB's backing, which he did not receive. "I'm incredibly upset about it. My heart is with the DBB. I adore the players I work with. It's an Olympic year, and I don't want any disputes," the coach remarked.
Germany's team, headed by captain Dennis Schröder, is one of the medal candidates at the Olympic tournament in Paris and Lille (July 27 to August 11). While his professional players resume their daily routines in North America and Europe, Herbert is currently honored with several awards. "It's wonderful to be recognized following our World Championship victory. I'm unsure about the future; there's still a lot happening. I'm attempting to keep up with everything and work as usual," he added.
Herbert and his team rank among the top favorites in the "Team of the Year" category at the "Sportsman of the Year" gala on December 17.
Although the article mentions the French club's interest in Herbert, the information does not indicate that the DBB opposed his potential involvement with ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne. Instead, the German coach decided to prioritize his position with the DBB and aim for medal success at the 2024 Olympics in Paris and Lille.
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German national basketball coach Gordon Herbert, who is currently leading the team in the EuroLeague with FC Bayern Munich, was reportedly approached by the French Euroleague club Asvel Lyon-Villeurbanne for a coaching position. However, the sources do not specify that Herbert was ever considered for the coaching position at ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne. The DBB did not oppose his involvement or interest in the club.
