Sasha Obradovic and Giannis Sfropoulos Clash at EuroLeague Coaches Meeting in Athens
A heated confrontation occurred between Sasha Obradovic, head coach of Hapoel Jerusalem, and Giannis Sfropoulos, former coach of Maccabi Tel Aviv, during a EuroLeague coaches association meeting in Athens. The incident, described as a scandal in European basketball circles, escalated into a loud argument that nearly turned physical. According to reports, Obradovic initiated the dispute, accusing Sfropoulos of spreading rumors about him throughout the previous season. Sfropoulos attempted to avoid escalating the conflict, but tensions remained high until other coaches intervened and separated the two. The episode highlights ongoing tensions among prominent Israeli and European basketball coaches ahead of the new season.
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