Ataman: “I don’t have an offer from the NBA, but I know they are watching me – Giannakopoulos will not bring ordinary players”

In his chapter NBA and the fact that he has a contract with him Panathinaikos AKTOR mentioned, among others, Ergin Ataman in his interview with Fanatik.

The Turkish technician said that doesn’t have any suggestion on the other side of the Atlantic, however, he emphasized that there are teams watching him, while regarding the transfer support he underlined that the owner of the “greens”, Dimitris Giannakopouloswill not bring casual players.

“I have a contract with Panathinaikos for one more year. Of course I’m pleased“, he initially said and continued:

“On the other hand, I am a professional and will appreciate the situation. If the team doesn’t want me to extend my contract, they will release me next year. The atmosphere in Athens is nice. If a proposal comes (s.s. from Panathinaikos) I will think about it. If it doesn’t come, then I’ll look ahead.

I know people on the other side of the Atlantic are watching me. I am at the top level in the EuroLeague. Right now I don’t have an offer from the NBA, but if it comes I know I’ll do my best there too“, while he also played the following year with the “greens”

“We have started planning for the new season. We are champions. A maximum of two players will leave and two will come. They will be important players, president Giannakopoulos will not bring ordinary players anyway».