He Baskonia confirmed on Friday the departure of Pablo Lasowho ceases to be coach of the Vitorian team after a season on the bench and made official the arrival of his substitute, the Italian coach Paolo Galbiatithat signs a contract for two seasons with the Vitorian club.
Laso, who had two more years of contract, starred in one of the most popular signings last summer but has not achieved the minimum objectives of the team.
Baskonia stayed again Out of the Copa del Reydid not enter the next phase of the Euroleague And he was eighth in the league after falling in the quarterfinals.
“Baskonia has decided to carry out a change at the head of their bench and Pablo Laso ends his stage as coach of the Barca staff”the club said in a press release in which he thanked “His commitment and professionalism during the time he has been in charge of the Barca bench” and wished him “The best in your personal and professional future.”
Your assistant, Nacho Juanhe said goodbye to the team on social networks 15 days ago, while the club said goodbye this Thursday to David Gilmember of the Barca coaching staff and linked to the club for 21 years.
Debutant in the Endesa League and the Euroleague
Galbititani, 41, arrives from the Aquila Basket Trentowith which He achieved the Italian Cup Last season and the fourth place of the League.
After this brilliant season, he will debut in the Endesa League and in the Euroleague by the Basque team.
The Lombardo coach was in the lower categories of the Olympics Milan And he was Luca Banchi's assistant in the Torinowhere he debuted as the first coach.
He was also an assistant to Larry Brown and went through clubs like Biella, Vanoli and Varese.
It was also part of the coaching staff of the Italian absolute selection.
“It has a projection, knowledge of the modern game and a strong commitment to the development and growth of the team”Baskonia explained in a press release.
