Greek Basketball Scandal: Threats Rock Olympiacos-Panathinaikos Rivalry

Greek Basketball Rocked by Threat Allegations: Olympiacos Accuses Giannakopoulos of Targeting Family Member A heated press conference has sent shockwaves through the Greek basketball world, with Olympiacos officials leveling serious accusations against prominent Panathinaikos owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos. Speaking on behalf of the Olympiacos owners, Nikos Lepeniotis detailed allegations of vulgar threats made by Giannakopoulos against the daughter of one of the Olympiacos leadership. "Giannakopoulos made these threats in front of numerous witnesses," Lepeniotis stated, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. "His words were completely unacceptable and we will not tolerate such behavior." The incident reportedly occurred following a recent basketball match between the two rival teams. The accusations have ignited intense debate and speculation within the Greek sports community. While Giannakopoulos has yet to publicly respond, the incident underscores the high tensions often present in the rivalry between Olympiacos and Panathinaikos. The potential consequences for Giannakopoulos and the broader impact on the sport remain to be seen.