Gordon Herbert is considered one of the most respected European coaches at the moment, but he could surprise many with his choice of club.
During 2023, Germany, under the guidance of this brilliant expert, achieved significant success. This was just another confirmation of what kind of coach he is and that Gordon Herbert is more than capable of leading a team in the EuroLeague.
A proposal came from Asvel during the season, but no agreement was reached due to the German Basketball Federation, which believed he couldn’t equally focus on both positions. That story quieted down over time, and now there are new reports about Herbert’s club.
As reported by BasketNews, he received an offer from the Japanese team Chiba Jets, known as one of the best in their league. They are launching a new project aimed at further improving the club’s results, and Herbert is seen as the right person for it, hence they are ready to offer him a multi-year contract.
Considering that he won’t have obligations to Germany after the Olympic Games, it’s clear that this could be achievable from that perspective. However, the question remains about his desires and plans for the future, and whether he might want to wait for an opportunity in one of the EuroLeague teams.
The Jets clinched the B.League championship in 2021 and advanced to the finals in the 2022-23 season.