Tony Parker confirmed Sylvain Francisco’s departure and commented on ASVEL’s collapse

“Yes, it’s true,” L’Equipe quotes the legendary Frenchman.

The former leader of Kaunas Žalgiris, who was lured by fabulous money, ASVEL did not save the club when it was hit by a financial crisis.

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The regular Euroleague underdog announced a planned budget of as much as 59 million euros, but ultimately raised more than twice less – 24.

T. Parker could not answer what awaits the other Villeurbanne team’s newcomers – Armoni Brooks, Nick Weiler-Babb, Daniel Theis.

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“I don’t know. We’ll see. There are choices that will have to be made,” said T. Parker, revealing that his coaching staff may no longer include the longtime French national team strategist Vincent Collet.

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“He asked me for a little time,” T. Parker did not elaborate.