Pablo Laso on his future at Anadolu Efes

Pablo Laso has been fielding questions about his future as coach of Anadolu Efes after a rough season for the Istanbul club. He took over in December and, despite some bright moments, the team struggled in the EuroLeague while still pushing deep in domestic play.

Laso’s position and contract

Laso stepped in midseason after Igor Kokoskov’s departure but wasn’t able to lift Efes up the EuroLeague standings; they finished 19th. He’s been upfront about the chatter around the bench, saying he’s aware of the speculation but focused on what he can control. He has a contract for next season, with the club holding the option not to extend it and him also free to step away if he chooses. For now, he’s keeping his sights on winning at home rather than dwelling on rumors.

Looking ahead to the playoffs

Efes still have a chance to salvage the campaign by competing for the Turkish title and will meet reigning champions Fenerbahçe in the semifinals. Laso has made it clear that immediate priorities are the remaining games and trying to bring a trophy back to the club — with any decisions about his long-term future likely to follow the final results.