The Panathinaikos coach, Ergkin Atamanis in Australia with “Clover” and spoke to local media for the “Greens” but also the recent Eurobasketwhere Turkey won the silver medal and Greece the bronze medal.
Ergkin Ataman pointed out that Turkey made a big investment in basketball in previous years and wished it to happen in Greece itself, following the success of the National in Eurobasket.
Ataman’s statements
For Turkey at Eurobasket: “It is amazing, as the final in Turkey was watched by 18 million people live. Turkey made a big investment in basketball and was justified. “
For his message to the Greek state: «I hope that after these results and the Greek government will invest more in basketball. Greece has a tradition and must exploit its potential».
For the goals of Panathinaikos: “Our goals are clear: first to get to the play -offs, then to the Final Four and of course try to win Euroleague.”