Euroleague imposes three-game suspension on Dimitris Giannakopoulos

The Euroleague has officially announced a three-game suspension for Panathinaikos owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos. The decision followed the second game between Panathinaikos and Valencia at the Roig Arena, where Giannakopoulos was seen behind his team's bench. The owner claimed he was penalized for asking for a foul call during the game. Due to this sanction, Giannakopoulos is prohibited from attending the remaining matches against Valencia and potentially the Final Four at the Telekom Center in Athens. Giannakopoulos responded to the news on social media, questioning the severity of the punishment and suggesting that media outlets affiliated with Olympiacos had prior knowledge of the ruling. He expressed confidence in his team's performance, specifically mentioning players such as Kendrick Nunn, Jerian Grant, and Mathias Lessort. The owner concluded his statement by asking who would bring the championship trophy to his residence in Sounio if the team wins.