13.06.2026 22:50
After the final series in which Olympiakos became champions, Ergin Ataman reacted very harshly, claiming that Tyrique Jones attacked Kendrick Nunn. Ataman's profane statements were widely discussed.
Olympiacos faced Panathinaikos in the fifth and final match of the Greek Basketball League playoff finals. In a highly competitive game, Olympiacos won 89-85, leading the series 3-2 and securing the championship.
ERGIN ATAMAN EXPLODED AFTER THE MATCH
After the match, Panathinaikos Head Coach Ergin Ataman's statements marked the night. The experienced coach claimed that Olympiacos's Tyrique Jones attacked his team's star Kendrick Nunn in the locker room area after the game.
SWEARING OUTBURST
Reacting strongly to the events, Ataman said: "We accepted the defeat, but Tyrique Jones came to our locker room and hit Kendrick Nunn. Nunn is now injured. How can this s...ty Jones do this? How can such a thing happen?" Ataman's words quickly resonated widely in the basketball community.
FOOTAGE EMERGED
Following Ergin Ataman's statements, footage allegedly showing the incident also emerged. The images, claimed to depict the tension between Tyrique Jones and Kendrick Nunn, spread quickly, sparking a major debate among basketball fans.
EYES ON OFFICIAL STATEMENTS
While no official statement has yet come from the Olympiacos side regarding the post-match incident, the footage and Ataman's harsh words have ignited a new controversy in Greek basketball.