Dimitris Giannakopoulos posts cryptic message on social media

On March 5, 2026, the owner of Panathinaikos BC, Dimitris Giannakopoulos, published a series of threatening statements on his Instagram story. The message was directed at an unidentified individual, and it remains unclear whether the recipient is associated with the sport of basketball. In his post, Giannakopoulos promised that the person would face consequences for their previous actions. He stated that the individual would regret their actions when the time comes to pay for them, adding that the outcome would be worse than the person's worst nightmares. The post appeared during a period of intense public commentary surrounding the club. There is no further information regarding the identity of the target or the specific nature of the conflict. No official statement from the club has been released to clarify the situation.