The owners of Olympiacos, following the conclusion of the fifth final, responded to the toxicity and constant interference of the president of Panathinaikos.

The Angelopoulos brothers appeared particularly vindicated after winning the championship basketball title from Olympiacos, referring to it as one of the most significant seasons in the club’s history. At the same time, they praised Giorgos Bartzokas, discussed plans for the new SEF and sent clear messages regarding the toxic atmosphere that prevailed in Greek basketball, responding indirectly but clearly to Dimitris Giannakopoulos.

The Angelopoulos family on Giannakopoulos: You’re lumping us all together

Panagiotis Angelopoulos placed particular emphasis on the effort to equate the two sides, stressing that Olympiacos takes a different stance from its great rival.

“You’re lumping us together, but we don’t make statements. When our rival makes 3,000 posts and speaks 365 days a year… We take legal action to protect our team, and we’ve even been accused of being ‘soft’ for doing so,” he noted characteristically.

In the same vein, he emphasized that Olympiacos’ management will not let behavior it considers offensive or defamatory go unanswered, foreshadowing new legal developments. “There will be many court cases in the coming years, and we will see favorable rulings,” he noted.

“Certain boundaries were crossed”

For his part, Giorgos Angelopoulos spoke of situations that went beyond the bounds of sportsmanship, arguing that last season marked a turning point.

“Certain boundaries were crossed. What happened last year was outside the realm of sports, outside the framework, outside the law,” he emphasized, adding that there can be no comparison of behaviors when, as he said, “one has a 100-month ban and we don’t have even a single day.”

The powerful figure at Olympiacos BC also referred to instances of targeting, attacks, and pressure on referees, noting that the presidents of major clubs bear increased responsibility due to the influence they exert on millions of fans.

At the same time, he made it clear that Olympiacos does not intend to adopt a triumphalist or sarcastic attitude toward its opponents following its success. “We strive to maintain a level and a humility. That’s not the Olympiacos we know,” he noted.

Praise for Bartzokas and a look ahead to the new SEF

The two owners of the basketball club devoted a significant portion of their statements to Giorgos Bartzokas, whom they described as a key factor in the successes of recent years.

Giorgos Angelopoulos noted that the famous “Bartzokas Ball” is the talk of the town throughout Europe, while he recalled that the Greek coach was the first Greek coach to win the EuroLeague in 2013.

For his part, Panagiotis Angelopoulos emphasized that the respect Bartzokas enjoys within the European basketball community is “staggering,” adding that even his fiercest rivals acknowledge his work.

The Angelopoulos brothers also addressed the issue of the new SEF, expressing their belief that upgrading the home arena will give the club a new boost. As Panagiotis Angelopoulos revealed, work will begin immediately, with the goal of creating a stadium that, as he said, “will be something magical” and “for all of Greece.”

In closing, the key figures at Olympiacos described this year as one of the best in the club’s history, emphasizing that the team has not only not had its fill of titles, but also has even greater ambitions for the coming years.