Panathinaikos Başantrenörü Ergin Ataman made statements about the events in the second match of the final series between Olympiakos and Panathinaikos on 1 June.
Here is Ergin Ataman’s statement:
Olympiacos BC General Manager of the end of the match targeting me and Olympiacos fans against me
5 days ago, you did not even apologize for racist blasphemy against my country organized in your field in your field. The day before yesterday’s match with the sports court you set up to the federation building; I was questioned, accused and punished in my 30 -year career. Moreover, I only addressed the allegations of three Olympiacos BC lawyers. I never took a step back. I expressed the disrespect of both my country and my club with an interview after the match. If I encounter a similar situation, I will show the same reaction without hesitation.
Although I was faced with an unprecedented daring in the history of sports, I was there for my respect for the Greek authorities. The matches are won or lost, but the behavior of you, fans and athletes of you, your fans and athletes has passed as a black spot on the history of European sports.
Finally, in a statement you made, “We came out of the forest alive.” you said. No one, you say it again, no one, the most modern basketball hall in Europe, Oaka “Forest”; 20,000 Panathinaikos fans who come to support their team and are proud of it cannot be implied to the “animal”. I will not warn you once again about this issue. The reasons for your guilt are not elsewhere; Call your own behavior that does not suit sports.