Photo: Baskonia. David Gil and his debut in the Euroleague against Barça 12/30/21
By Rubén Gazapo Ramos in Gasteiz Today 01/28/22
The positive for Covid that he gave Neven Spahija In the hours before the match corresponding to matchday 15 of the ACB League between Casademont Zaragoza and Bitci Baskonia, David Gil’s promotion was precipitated.
Born in Vitoria-Gasteiz 45 years ago, David Gil has carved out a reputation far from the spotlight of the Buesa Arena dome. Faithful squire of all the coaches who have passed through the Zurbano club during this century, he had to assume the leadership of the team in the Príncipe Felipe de Zaragoza pavilion.
The coach from Vitoria did not experience his dream debut as head coach. Baskonia was beaten by the Aragonese team (97-79) on the night of December 28.
Fortunately two days later, the team offered its best version against FC Barcelona to close 2021 with a brilliant victory (94-75) at the Buesa Arena.
