The passage of Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs to France is also an opportunity to Adam Silver to seriously work on the NBA's European league project, which is no longer a sea serpent…
That Tony Parker confirmed in “Stephen Brunch”, Stephen Brun's show on RMC Sport. Even if the boss of ASVEL cannot say anything, he confirms that he is in the discussions and above all sees with a very positive eye the potential arrival of the NBA in European basketball, where clubs are having difficulty generating revenue. profits.
” Of course “ he responds when asked if he is in favor of the arrival of the Great League on the Old Continent. “When you see what the NBA is doing… They are very, very strong. When you see the marketing, the new TV contract which will start next year. It's incredible the development of this league, David Stern's vision of a global league, with players coming from all over the world. I think it’s important for us to be associated with that. I can't say much (on discussions) but the only thing I can say is that I want there to be NBA Europe and that we want to be part of NBA Europe. »
Also asked about Théo Maledon, impressive for his return to Europe, Tony Parker confirms that it will be impossible to keep him at ASVEL next season.
“Theo, he’s having an incredible season. He's going to be in the discussions for the MVP of the season, even if it's going to depend on where we finish, because normally, the MVP is a team that has to be in the Top 4.” thus begins the Hall of Famer. “I would love for him to stay at ASVEL but it’s impossible. It will be very simple for Théo. Either he goes to Real (Madrid) or a big Euroleague club, or he returns to the NBA. I have GMs calling me all the time about Theo and I think he will have NBA offers next year. »
