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Panathinaikos Owner Yanakopoulos Claims 2026 Roster Best Ever, Eyes Nikola Jokic Signing
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First reported by N12 · 57 minutes ago
What happened
Panathinaikos owner Dimitris Yanakopoulos claims the 2026 roster is the club's best ever, compares it to Gershon's Maccabi Tel Aviv, and reveals plans to sign Nikola Jokic despite a rejected offer.
- 01Panathinaikos' 2026/2027 roster is claimed as the best ever by owner Yanakopoulos.
- 02Yanakopoulos compares the current team only to Pini Gershon's Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- 03He emphasizes the need for luck in the Final Four and prefers a seven-game series format.
- 04Yanakopoulos made a serious offer to sign Nikola Jokic, which Denver rejected.
- 05He plans to pursue Jokic again next summer despite roster challenges.
- 06The club aims to excite fans and compete at the highest EuroLeague level.
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