Efes Coach Igor Kokoskov Says NBA Poised to Explore Europe, Club Weighing Options
A rare European coach with NBA head-coaching experience, Kokoskov speaks from a cross-Atlantic vantage point.
Overview
- Following a loss to Panathinaikos, Igor Kokoskov said the NBA controls the market and will explore options to expand business in Europe.
- He added that Anadolu Efes leadership is exploring all options for the club's future while noting they are happy competing in EuroLeague, which he called the second-best league in the world.
- Kokoskov also said that after a game like this he does not even think about a Euro‑NBA proposal.
- Eurohoops reported that Efes lost Ercan Osmani and Giorgos Papagiannis to injuries during the game.
- His remarks reflect ongoing discussion of a potential NBA Europe project without indicating any confirmed plans or agreements.