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Mike Batiste Returns to Panathinaikos as Assistant Coach Reuniting with Obradovic

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First reported by N12 · Jul 11, 2026

What happened

Mike Batiste, Panathinaikos' legendary former center, returns to the club as assistant coach on a three-year deal, reuniting with former coach Željko Obradović. Batiste won 19 titles with Panathinaikos and spent 12 years coaching in the NBA before returning. Dimitris Diamantidis also rejoined Panathinaikos in a management role.

  • 01Mike Batiste signs a three-year contract as assistant coach at Panathinaikos.
  • 02Batiste reunites with former coach Željko Obradović at the Greek club.
  • 03He won 19 titles with Panathinaikos, including 3 EuroLeague championships.
  • 04Batiste coached in the NBA for 12 years before returning to Greece.
  • 05Dimitris Diamantidis also returned to Panathinaikos in a management position.

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OrganizationsPanathinaikos, Cleveland Cavaliers, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Orlando Magic, Washington Wizards, Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors
PlacesGreece, United States

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N12Center · HebrewJul 11, 2026
Mike Batiste Returns to Panathinaikos as Assistant Coach Reuniting with Obradovic
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 11, 2026
Mike Batiste Returns to Panathinaikos as Assistant Coach Reuniting with Obradovic

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