Greece NT coach Rick Pitino in group of investors interested into buy Pau Orthez
Investors are also represented by Pitino’s former assistant Stu Jackson and former NBA player Jamal Mashburn.
Former Panathinaikos coach and current Greece NT coach Rick Pitino is leading a group of investors, joined by his former assistant Stu Jackson and former NBA All Star Jamal Mashburn, interested into acquiring control of French side Elan Bernais Pau Orthez, reports La Republique des Pyrenees. Pitino himself confirmed the news in a conversation with Greek outlet Gazzetta.gr: “I am part of the group looking for a way to bring back the Seattle SuperSonics to the NBA. My suggestion was to first purchase a team in Europe for us to gain relevant experience".
Eurohoops reports that the deal is in advanced stage and there could be an agreement soon. Jackson worked with Pitino in the 80s between the NCAA and the New York Knicks, while Mashburn played under Pitino in the 90s at Kentucky.