Zeljko Obradovic central to Panathinaikos coaching talks

Greek coach Zeljko Obradovic was highlighted as a major influence on former player Mike Batiste, who now serves as an assistant coach with the Toronto Raptors. In an interview with Basketball Sphere, Batiste praised Obradovic’s mentorship during their time together at Panathinaikos and said the guidance shaped his coaching career.

Greek sports program Gazz Floor by Novibet covered Obradovic’s upcoming meeting with former teammate Dimitris Diamantidis and discussed the coach’s plans for strengthening Panathinaikos’ roster. The broadcast featured speculation about player acquisitions, roster needs, and the club’s broader transfer strategy, while also mentioning parallel contract talks at rival club Olympiacos.