Panathinaikos and EuroLeague players face challenges

Panathinaikos head coach Zeljko Obradovic has addressed the team's upcoming EuroLeague matchup against Fenerbahce following a perfect three-game start to the season. Obradovic highlighted the offensive and defensive challenges posed by Fenerbahce, specifically noting the impact of Sarunas Jasikevicius. Regarding player availability, Obradovic confirmed that only Fal and Rogavopoulos are training, while Kostas Sloukas, Nan, and Juancho are not yet ready to play.

In related EuroLeague news, Elicha Bryant has discussed his recent success after winning back-to-back MVP honors. Bryant revealed that his performance follows a difficult summer recovery period involving surgery on his inguinal area. He expressed significant anxiety during his rehabilitation regarding whether he would regain his previous explosiveness and form, noting that his return to high-level play was driven by faith and consistency.