Panathinaikos Crushed by Efes: Giannakopoulos Sends a Strong Message

Panathinaikos suffered a crushing 93-67 defeat against Efes in Istanbul, prompting a strong reaction from team owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos.

On Instagram, Giannakopoulos posted an image of a moving bus, referencing the infamous “punishment” of 2017, when the team, coached by Xavi Pascual at the time, was forced to return from Istanbul by bus. A clear warning after the team’s fourth loss in their last five games..

Panathinaikos humiliated in Turkey by Efes. Dimitris Giannakopoulos sends a very, very, very clear message pic.twitter.com/0C6rSuWgH0

— Alessandro Luigi Maggi (@AlessandroMagg4) December 13, 2024