Like today 19 years ago, the Boban Jankovic left life, sinking into mourning the Panionios But also Greek basketball in general.
Boban Jankovic died on June 28, 2006, from a cardiac arrest, which he suffered on the ship during a trip to Rhodes, where he would spend his vacation with his family. His funeral was held in Nea Smyrna and the burial took place at the city cemetery.
OEM Panionios did not forget one of the top basketball players who wore the “blue” jersey.
In a moving post on social media, Panionios managers report:
“Boban was not just a great basketball player. It was a soul that never bent over. An athlete who never let the smile and dignity be lost.
His heart was upright. By the end, June 28, 2006
He stood a father, a fighter, a man who was loved as few.
Boban will forever be a symbol of Panionios and part of the history of Greek basketball.
Forever in the hearts of all who lived him – and those who learned him.
Boban we love you, we never forget you!
We honor you. We remember you. “
Boban Jankovic’s move that shocked Greek basketball
On April 28, 1992-93 and in the game of Panionios-Panathinaikos in Nea Smyrna for the semifinals of the Greek Championship, shortly before the finale of the match with the teams in front of the scoring, Boban Jankovic succeeded in a basket that he was charged with!
From the nerves of the Serb he took a forearm and hit his head at the base of the basketball, a fatal move that left with his mouth open to those who saw the game.
And this is because Boban Jankovic was a little later in the parquet, with everyone shocked by the very tough image!
The sequel is known by himself being stuck in a wheelchair for the rest of his life, in one of the darkest moments of Greek sport.