Olimpia Milano-Panathinaikos is the match that marks Dinos Mitoglou’s return to the Lombard capital.
The Greek forward’s case has been one of the most talked about in European basketball circles. Here is a chronological summary of the main events:
29 March 2022: Olimpia Milano announces Dinos Mitoglou’s positive reaction to a doping control carried out on 4 March after a EuroLeague game.
29 March 2022: Olimpia Milano coach Ettore Messina expresses his disappointment at the incident, emphasising the team’s zero tolerance towards doping.
October 2022: Mitoglou’s lawyer, Sofokles Pilavios, anticipates that the ‘trial’ will probably be held the following month, emphasising the long wait and the possible positive aspects of this.
2 November 2022: A doctor accused of administering doping substances, including to Mitoglou, is arrested in Greece and legal action is taken against the professional.
7 February 2023: Mitoglou’s 32-month disqualification for doping is announced.
5 July 2023: TAS reduces Mitoglou’s disqualification to 16 months, allowing him to return to the court as early as August.
6 July 2023: Mitoglou signs a three-year contract with Panathinaikos.
4 August 2023: Mitoglou returns to the court with the Greek national team.
9 August 2023: Mitoglou gives his first interview after the case, talking about the difficulties he faced and his mental strength.
22 December 2023: Dinos Mitoglou returns to the court against his former team, Olimpia Milano, after a great start to the season.
Accomplice also to Juancho Hernangomez’s injury, Dinos Mitoglou’s start to the season at Panathinaikos under Ergin Ataman’s orders has been excellent.
For the forward, 7 championship games with an average of 11.6 points and 6.7 rebounds. In the EuroLeague, he averaged 15.5 points with 6.8 rebounds. NBA player numbers. The top the 24 against Alba and Virtus Bologna, always with 10 rebounds.
Now Olimpia Milano, for the first time as an opponent. At the Forum. Who will boo him or applaud him?
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