14.05.2026 11:50
Ergin Ataman, whose Panathinaikos was eliminated by Valencia Basket in the EuroLeague, left the press conference after getting angry at a question directed at him.
In the critical match of the EuroLeague playoff series, Ergin Ataman made headlines for his post-game actions after Panathinaikos was eliminated by Valencia Basket. The experienced coach left the press conference room after a question was asked.
VALENCIA MADE HISTORY
In the fifth game of the EuroLeague playoff series, Valencia Basket defeated Panathinaikos 81-64. With this result, the Spanish team won the series 3-2 and advanced to the Final Four for the first time in their history.
PANATHINAIKOS ELIMINATED
In the match, Valencia Basket displayed a dominant performance from start to finish. Brancou Badio, who scored 20 points for the home team, was one of the architects of the victory.
CRITICAL QUESTION TO ERGIN ATAMAN
During the press conference held after the match, Ergin Ataman was reminded of his statement from January: "If we don't win the league or the EuroLeague, I will leave the team." After this question, the experienced head coach appeared visibly angry.
LEFT THE PRESS CONFERENCE
Without answering the question, Ergin Ataman said, "Thank you for the press conference, goodbye," and left the room. The incident caused a major stir in the basketball world.