Rodrigue Beaubois without a new team

Rodrigue Beaubois, a French basketball player who played in the NBA and EuroLeague, has not yet signed with a new team after retiring from Anadolu Efes Istanbul. Despite his long career and recent retirement, no club has reportedly offered him a contract.

Former teammates express confusion

Frédéric Weis, a consultant for RMC, expressed surprise at Beaubois’s lack of a new team, noting that he remains in excellent physical condition. Beaubois’s former teammate Vincent Poirier also expressed confusion, posting on social media with questioning emojis about why no team had signed him.

Former coach defends Beaubois in Turkey

Erman Künter, a former coach of Beaubois at Cholet Basket and now a respected consultant in Turkey, defended his former player in a column for Cumhuriyet, one of Turkey’s historic newspapers. Künter used the Turkish nickname "Babuş" for Beaubois and criticized Anadolu Efes for not recognizing his contributions.

Künter highlights lack of recognition

In the column, Künter argued that Anadolu Efes had not properly acknowledged Beaubois’s eight years with the club, including two EuroLeague titles. He pointed out that other Turkish clubs, like Fenerbahçe, have honored their players with contracts and recognition, citing examples like players De Colo and Veselý.

Beaubois’s achievements with Anadolu Efes

During his time with Anadolu Efes Istanbul, Beaubois won two EuroLeague titles, three Turkish league championships, four President’s Cup titles, and the Turkish Cup. He was also named MVP of the 2021 championship final, cementing his legacy as one of the club’s most successful players.