Gordon Herbert, the man who led Germany to the world championship and wrote himself into basketball history, has shocked the sports world with his latest move to New Zealand. After leaving the Munich club, he was called up by the Canadian national team and now has decided to make another unexpected move in his career.

Instead of offers from the European elite, Herbert accepted a challenge from the other side of the world and took over the New Zealand Breakers. This move has caused genuine disbelief in basketball circles, given that it was expected he would remain at the top of European basketball.

Famous for his clear philosophy of play and the discipline he imposes on his teams, Herbert has shown multiple times throughout his career that he does not choose conventional paths. He had previously been linked with a potential move to Japan and now has once again confirmed that he is not bound by traditional coaching patterns.

With this move, one of the most highly regarded European coaches of modern times is opening a completely new chapter – and one that few could have predicted.