Cedi Osman reacts to PAOK's tournament final loss

Following PAOK's 87-81 loss to Panathinaikos in the final of the Pavlos Giannakopoulos Tournament, player Cedi Osman expressed pride in his team's performance and resilience. Despite the defeat, Osman noted that the team showed significant improvement, specifically highlighting their ability to fight back from a nine-point deficit during the match.

Osman also reflected on his emotional return to the T-Center, where he received a standing ovation from fans of his former team. He described the connection with the supporters as a ‘perfect’ feeling after two years with the club.

Regarding the upcoming season, Osman viewed the tournament's matches against EuroLeague-level competition as valuable tests. He stated that the team has gained necessary knowledge and believes they are capable of competing against any opponent in the EuroCup and the Greek league.