After two seasons at Zalgiris Kaunas, and despite a current contract until June 2022, Joffrey Lauvergne (2.11 m, 30 years old) would be on the start. The Lithuanian media Basketnews indicates that the two parties want to separate.
After a very good first season there, the French pivot had to have shoulder surgery at the start of the season, which led to his stoppage for many months. In his absence, Zalgiris Kaunas changed coaches for the first time and chained defeats. Returning to the second half of the season, the Auvergnat has regained a place of choice in the rotation (9.2 points at 55.1% shooting success and 3.9 rebounds in 15 minutes) but the 2021-2022 season of club ended with a big first: a non-participation in the final of the Lithuanian playoffs. On site, it’s time for reconstruction with the Lithuanian coach, Kazys Maksvytis, in charge. Joffrey Lauvergne should therefore not be in it, while ASVEL leader Chris Jones is hoped for. The 2013 European champion, inside experience and value, would then be on the market.
