Diamantidis: “I had a proposal from Olympiacos, I made the right choice – I was unraveled by Spanoulis Keratas”

Dimitris Diamantidis is by far the leading player in Panathinaikos history, and one of the 2-3 best to have ever honored European basketball parquets. With him leader, the “Greens” experienced a “golden” era and reached the top of the Euroleague three times.

Greek basketball legend and current development consultant at Hellenic Basketball Federation talked to podcast MAN TO MAN OF Stoiximan GBL For many interesting issues, with the official page of the event sharing a piece of what he said.

In this, it refers to the way in which he ended up in his choice Panathinaic Among the many suggestions he had, pointing out that he was interested in his case and OlympicBut it turned out to be the right choice by choosing the green jersey.

At the same time, he did not fail to comment on his buzzer beater Vasilis Spanoulis At OAKA, in the game that was his last “3D” before retiring from active action.

“Yes, I had more suggestions. I had from him Olympic proposal but was not official because there was a scramble over the administrative part then Panathinaikos He came by proposal, they told me exactly who they want to be my role and what they want from me and Thank goodness I made the right choice!

Although I had some thoughts, about where I am going, I think in the end happily I got the ruling. Okay, the coach from day one talked to me and said some things I just heard I say ‘what does he say now?’ But he was so warm and clear about what he wants from me. Certainly the presence of Nikos Hadjivretta It was decisive, we stayed up and down »said in detail the Diamantidis And he continued for Spanoulis’ three -pointer:

“He crushed me, he made me frustrated that the horn put it. The shot was difficult and I played good defense (laughs). And before I put a shot. “.

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???? ¦? Respect for Dimitris Diamantidis’ words about Spanoulis and the iconic buzzer beater.

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– Stoiximan (@stoiximan) April 29, 2025