So, who’s crazy here? Marko Pešić, the man who has held Bayern’s basketball project on his shoulders for nearly a decade, is stepping down as the club’s general director at the end of this year! Yes, you read that right — the end of an era in German basketball! Pešić has been leading this ambitious project since January 2014, and now, after almost ten years, he’s saying goodbye. But don’t worry, he’s staying on as an advisor to club president Herbert Hainer, so he’ll still have a finger in the pie, just not the main say.
Why does this matter? Because Bayern isn’t just a football giant; it’s a serious player in German basketball too. Under Pešić’s leadership, the club became the German champion and one of the most ambitious sports projects in the country. His departure means the whole club’s dynamics are about to change, and the big question is: who can fill his shoes?
While Bayern prepares for this shift, other interesting moves are happening behind the scenes. Dragan Tarlać, former executive director of the Serbian national team, has been officially introduced at Bayern, signaling the club’s intent to keep strong names in management. Also, Venjen Gebrijel, who played for Greek Panathinaikos, is moving to Bayern, adding more muscle to the roster.
But is this the end of Bayern’s rise in basketball? Or just the start of a new chapter? One thing’s for sure — German basketball won’t be the same without Marko Pešić at the helm. What do you think about this big farewell? Will Bayern manage to keep the momentum, or are stormy times ahead? Drop your thoughts below — let’s see who’s cheering and who’s jeering!
