Zeljko Obradovic officially returns to coach Panathinaikos
[93762] Zeljko Obradovic officially returns to coach Panathinaikos
The decorated coach Zeljko Obradovic returns for another tenure at Panathinaikos, as confirmed today by the club and owner Giannakopoulos.
Drama in European basketball: Zeljko Obradovic returns to Panathinaikos
European basketball is buzzing today, June 21, 2026, following the official confirmation of the return of legendary coach Zeljko Obradovic to the position of head coach of Panathinaikos.
According to the channel Points in the Paint - Barak Haklai, which specializes in in-depth coverage of the world of basketball, this is a move considered "crazy" in terms of the European League. The report emphasizes that the return is official and constitutes a significant change in the map of relationships in Greece.
At the same time, Sport 5 - The Sport Channel Chat reported that the club's owner, Dimitris Giannakopoulos, was the one to announce the move. According to the Sport Channel, Giannakopoulos confirmed the return of the coach for another term at the glorious club, a step expected to bring the greens back into contention for the highest titles on the continent.