His collaboration Dimitris Giannakopoulou by Ergin Ataman led Panathinaikos AKTOR to 7th star of his story. The agent of the Turkish coach, Misko Raznatovicvia social media revealed what was the first contact between the two sides.
About 14 months back, specifically on March 8, 2023, when the “greens” were looking in the market for a coach and players, the well-known manager himself sent a message to the owner of the team, recommending his client to him if he wanted to build something big.
In particular, he told him:Between us. If you decide this summer to do something bigger and stronger, then… Ataman. I’m sure that it will be better for the Greek “battle” than a Spaniard (as Pablo Lasso sounded then). We will talk when the time comes. Just know that it’s not impossible if you’re interested. A lot will depend on the Euroleague playoffs“, was Raznatovich’s message, with Dimitris Giannakopoulos replying:
“Hello. Ataman is my favorite person in the whole of European basketball. Yes, I am very interested. I will call you soon about it“, with the known agent posting the conversation in question, writing: “That’s how it all started. The rest is history».
Source: Sport Fm
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