Gordon Helbert's Bayern Gordon Hebert's favorite for Canadian bench
The main goal of the Canadian federation for the position of National Basketball Coach is Gordon Hebert, according to Michael Grandz's report on Sportsnet.ca. The current coach of Bayern Munich likes Canadians, as he worked in the German national team until the 2024 Olympics.
What they want in Canada is a coach who knows how to claim and win medals in large tournaments, as the General Manager of the Federation Rowan Barrett pointed out. “We believe that the team will be ready to claim a place on the podium at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. We are initially looking at coaches with experience in winning medals in world championships and Olympic inherents and there is interest from candidates from all over the world, “he said.
Hobert's resume is impressive and is therefore on the Canadian list. He has led National Germany to win the World Cup in 2023, and won the bronze medal at the Eurobasket 2022. During the current season, Bayern is in the 5th place with a record of 19-13.
As a player, Hobert represented Canada at the 1984 Olympic Games, adding an emotional value to his possible recruitment. His extensive experience as a coach, both at the national team level and with Bayern, who is fighting for his entry into the Euroleague play -offs, further enhance his candidacy.
Source: sdna.gr
