Misko Raznatovic, via his X (Twitter) profile, unveiled the conversation he had with Dimitris Giannakopoulos during the summer.
Specifically, the renowned manager disclosed how the process of bringing Ergin Ataman to the helm of the Athens giants unfolded.
“Let’s keep this between us. If you want something big and strong for the summer, Ataman. I’m sure he’s a much better option than some Spanish coaches. We’ll talk about it when the time comes, just so you know, if you’re interested, it’s not impossible,” Misko Raznatovic sent in a message.
“Ataman is my favorite person in European basketball. Yes, I’m very interested, I’ll call you soon,” replied the head of the “Greens“.
The rest is history. Panathinaikos ended the season as champions of the EuroLeague.