Panathinaikos owner expresses desire to sign Nikola Jokic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 10:28 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
On September 18, Panathinaikos owner Giannakopoulos stated his intention to pursue Nikola Jokic, expressing that he would love to see the star in a Panathinaikos jersey. Giannakopoulos described Jokic as one of the top ten players of all time and mentioned past difficulties due to NBA politics that could hinder such a transfer. He hinted at the potential challenges in negotiations and the league's stance on allowing a significant player to leave for a European team.
- •Giannakopoulos wants to bring Jokic to Panathinaikos
- •Jokic is regarded as a top ten player in NBA history
- •The owner cites NBA politics as a barrier
- •Past attempts to engage with Jokic have met challenges
- •Interest reflects a trend of NBA players exploring European opportunities.
- 10:28 AMYahoo Sports — Panathinaikos owner vows to pursue Nikola Jokic: I would love to see him in our jersey
"Panathinaikos owner vows to pursue Nikola Jokic: I would love to see him in our jersey
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