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Giannoulis Larentzakis return to AEK BC

Overview

Greek basketball player Giannoulis Larentzakis has returned to AEK BC following a six-year period with Olympiacos. During his tenure with Olympiacos, Larentzakis secured several titles, including a EuroLeague championship and four Greek Championships.

Following his return, Larentzakis issued a public apology to AEK fans regarding a controversial gesture made during a match against Olympiacos on May 15, 2025. Addressing the backlash after a friendly game against Panathinaikos, he described the incident—where he gestured toward the Olympiacos emblem in response to crowd insults—as a “moment of error” driven by instinct. He expressed a desire for forgiveness to focus on the upcoming season and team unity.

Entities

Olympiacos · Giannoulis Larentzakis · Panathinaikos · Dragan Sakota · AEK

Timeline

  1. 20 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Giannoulis Larentzakis apologizes to AEK fans

    AEK basketball player Giannoulis Larentzakis apologized to fans for a controversial gesture involving the Olympiacos emblem made during a previous match, expressing a desire to move forward with the team.

  2. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Giannoulis Larentzakis returns to AEK BC from Olympiacos

    Greek guard Giannoulis Larentzakis has signed with AEK BC, leaving Olympiacos after winning multiple domestic and European titles.

Sources

agones.gr · athletiko.gr · ethnos.gr · flash.gr · protothema.gr · sportal.gr · to10.gr