ASVEL is currently a hot topic in the basketball world, with numerous renowned player names being linked to the club. Alongside speculation about a substantial €1.2 million annual salary for rookie coach Tony Parker, reports suggest the club is pursuing Armoni Brooks, the MVP of the Italian championship with Milan, potentially offering him €4.6 million over two years. Additionally, Sylvain Francisco from Zalgiris Kaunas and, according to the Greek website SDNA, Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot from Baskonia Vitoria and Frank Ntilikina from Olympiakos are also on ASVEL’s radar.
In other news, David Lighty, who will turn 38 on May 27th, is reportedly close to extending his contract with ASVEL, where he has played for the past 10 seasons. This longevity makes him a strong contender for loyalty to a French club, rivaling David Holston at Dijon. Addressing his potential extension, Lighty stated:
‘I hope so! But we need to talk to Tony (Parker)! As long as I feel capable of playing and I don’t feel like a burden to my team, I’ll want to play. I always have the desire to fight, the passion, and as long as they are there, I continue.’
