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Andre Roberson likely leaving ASVEL? Tony Parker pessimistic about extension
Betclic ELITE - Though a priority for ASVEL's 2025 recruitment, Andre Roberson will likely leave the club, as indicated by Tony Parker in Le Progrès. The former NBA player is in high demand after his successful season with Cholet and Villeurbanne.
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Andre Roberson (6’7″, 33 years old) made his mark in the 2024-2025 Betclic ELITE season. Solid with Cholet then valuable for ASVEL, the former NBA player seemed to be Tony Parker’s priority in the transfer market. However, the Villeurbanne president announced in Le Progrès that he was now very pessimistic about a possible extension for the American power forward.
A priority becoming unreachable
After joining ASVEL mid-season, Andre Roberson established himself in the Villeurbanne rotation following a convincing stint at Cholet, where he started the 2024-2025 season. In Betclic ELITE, the former Oklahoma City Thunder player averaged 10.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 35 games.
Despite wanting to build around him, Tony Parker was realistic in Le Progrès: « I would like to keep him, but I think we have very, very little chance given the salaries in EuroLeague and Dubai’s role in driving up prices. »
A busy summer for ASVEL
Roberson’s likely departure comes during a busy summer for ASVEL. Still in Le Progrès, Tony Parker confirmed the departures of Théo Maledon, who signed « a big contract in Madrid, » and Neal Sako, who activated his EuroLeague clause to join Valencia. Other key players like Paris Lee and Joffrey Lauvergne will also leave the club for economic reasons.
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