# Giannoulis Larentzakis return to AEK BC

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/giannoulis-larentzakis-return-to-aek-bc
> Updated: 2026-09-11T21:14:38.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giannoulis-larentzakis-apologizes-to-aek-fans

### 2026-09-09: 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giannoulis-larentzakis-returns-to-aek-bc-from-olympiacos

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