12.02.2026 18:50
Nigel Hayes-Davis, a name beloved by Fenerbahçe fans, was one of the architects of last season's championship. The star player, who agreed to terms with Panathinaikos, unfollowed the yellow-navy team on social media after rejecting their offer. In response to the comments from Fenerbahçe fans directed at him, the American player took action and limited the comments on his profile.
Last season, Nigel Hayes-Davis, who won the EuroLeague championship with Fenerbahçe and then went to the NBA, is returning to Europe after becoming a free agent.
3 TEAMS WERE INTERESTED, PANATHINAIKOS WON THE RACE
Fenerbahçe Beko, Panathinaikos, and Hapoel Tel Aviv showed interest in Nigel Hayes-Davis. All three teams made their offers for the star player and were waiting. The team that won this race was Panathinaikos. Panathinaikos Basketball Club President Dimitris Giannakopoulos announced that they have signed the American player Nigel Hayes-Davis. Giannakopoulos stated in his announcement that they signed a 2.5-year contract with the 31-year-old player.
UNFOLLOWED FENERBAHÇE
During this process, the American player who rejected Fenerbahçe Beko's offer made a move that would greatly anger the yellow-navy team. Nigel Hayes-Davis unfollowed Fenerbahçe Beko on his social media accounts. Following this development, many yellow-navy fans reacted to the star player. After the comments received, Davis took action again and limited the comments on his profile.
NBA PERFORMANCE
The 31-year-old Hayes-Davis played in 27 games in the NBA this season with the Phoenix Suns, averaging 1.3 points and 1.2 rebounds in 7.2 minutes.