Pablo Laso

Pablo Laso is synonymous with the resurgence of Real Madrid in the world of basketball. Under his leadership, the team won two EuroLeague titles in 2015 and 2018. He was also honored as the EuroLeague Coach of the Year on both occasions.

Since returning to Real Madrid as head coach in 2011, Laso has achieved remarkable success, including:

- 2 EuroLeague titles (2015, 2018)

- 1 Intercontinental Cup

- 5 Spanish League championships

- 5 Spanish Cups

- 4 Spanish Supercups

Additionally, he has been recognized as the Spanish League Coach of the Year three times and is a four-time recipient of the Spanish Coaches Association Award.

Laso's coaching career includes stints with AB Castello, Valencia, Cantabria, and Gipuzkoa.

As a player, he spent 11 seasons with Baskonia before joining Real Madrid, where he won the Saporta Cup and the Spanish Cup. He was named the Spanish Cup MVP in 1995 and retired as the all-time leader in assists and steals for the Spanish League. His playing career also included time with Trieste, Malaga, Girona, Leida, and Valladolid.

In 2023, after leading Real Madrid, he transitioned to Bayern Munich and is currently the head coach of Anadolu Efes Istanbul where he started his journey in December 2025.