Panathinaikos head coach Ergin Ataman has previewed the upcoming EuroLeague 14th Round game against Valencia.
Ergin Ataman’s team will host the Spanish side Valencia on Friday at the OAKA arena. Speaking about their performance so far and Valencia’s style of play, coach Ataman had the following to say:
“The results so far have shown that Valencia is a very dangerous team. They play an aggressive defense, they steal balls. We have to be smart in attack. We haven’t played for ten days, which is a lot. It’s dangerous to play like this after the break. We play every 2-3 days and we find a good rhythm. I hope that during the match we will play better and better. Tomorrow’s game is very important. I hope we get another win.”
Claim Now One of the breakout stories of the season is Panathinaikos’ big man, Kenneth Faried. His surprising signing at the center position has brought the Greens a string of strong results so far. Faried is experiencing a “second youth,” and with his excellent performances he even earned the EuroLeague MVP award for the month of November. Coach Ataman has nothing but praise for him:
“Kenneth Faried brings energy with his personality. With his performances, he truly deserved the MVP of the Month award. I hope he keeps it up — he is an experienced player. I also hope he will be among the best five in the Final Four.”
“Omer Yurtseven is back and healthy. Cedi Osman, Richaun Holmes, and Alexandros Samodurov will not play. Jerian Grant had stomach problems, but he has trained the last two days and will be 100% tomorrow.”
The Round 14 game between Panathinaikos and Valencia will tip off on Friday at 20:15.
THE MANIMAL is the November MVP 👏@KennethFaried35 lit up @Paobcgr from day one, bringing incredible energy and efficiency all month long.#EveryGameMatters pic.twitter.com/brQS6FbhMs
— EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) December 2, 2025
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