Panathinaikos owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos discusses EuroLeague goals and rivalries

On February 11 and 12, 2026, Panathinaikos BC owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos held an Instagram Live session to discuss the team's future and recent transfer developments. He expressed strong confidence in the roster, stating the team is aiming to win its eighth EuroLeague title during the upcoming Final Four at the OAKA arena in May. Giannakopoulos dismissed concerns about rival Olympiacos potentially winning the trophy at Panathinaikos's home court, using provocative language to suggest they could not succeed there. He also criticized the "Until the End" slogan used by Olympiacos owners, the Angelopoulos brothers, questioning the validity of their long-term project. Additionally, he announced a giveaway of Final Four tickets, which included a controversial condition for Olympiacos fans to participate. The session followed reports of a significant transfer move that had recently impacted the European basketball market. Giannakopoulos also alluded to positive updates regarding player Kendrick Nunn during the broadcast. The owner emphasized that the OAKA venue will be a fortress for his team during the championship tournament.