Panathinaikos coach Ergin Ataman says he'll quit if president's trust ends

Ergin Ataman, head coach of Greek club Panathinaikos, told reporters that he will leave the team when club president Dimitris Giannakopoulos loses confidence in him. He emphasized that his contract runs until 2027 and that his future is tied to the president’s continued trust.

Ataman made the comments after a 2‑0 defeat to Valencia in the EuroLeague and a 99‑75 win over Mykonos in the domestic playoffs. He highlighted the psychological impact of the EuroLeague elimination and noted the absence of key guard Kostas Sloukas due to injury, while reiterating the club’s recent successes and its aim to compete for titles.