13.06.2026 23:10
Images of the tension following the final series that ended with Olympiakos' championship have emerged. The hard punch thrown by Tyrique Jones at Kendrick Nunn caused a huge stir in the basketball world.
In the fifth match of the Greek Basketball League playoff finals, Olympiakos defeated Panathinaikos 89-85 to claim the championship. The incident that occurred after the match overshadowed the game itself.
FOOTAGE EMERGED
Footage related to the incident brought up by Panathinaikos Head Coach Ergin Ataman after the match has emerged. The footage shows Olympiakos' Tyrique Jones making a move towards Panathinaikos' star Kendrick Nunn and throwing a very hard punch.
BIG REACTION IN THE BASKETBALL WORLD
The emerged footage quickly caused widespread repercussions in the basketball community. While many basketball fans and commentators harshly criticized Jones' action, it was evaluated that the disciplinary aspect of the incident could also come to the fore.
ERGIN ATAMAN HAD CURSED
Speaking after the match, Ergin Ataman claimed that Tyrique Jones attacked Kendrick Nunn and reacted strongly to what happened.
EYES ON OFFICIAL DECISIONS
While it is a matter of curiosity what steps the organization officials and clubs will take regarding the incident, the footage has become one of the most talked-about events of the finals series.