By Stavros Barbarousis/ info@eurohoops.net
During the press conference for the presentation of Panathinaikos’s new sponsor, AKTOR, which will now be part of the team’s name (Panathinaikos AKTOR), head coach Ergin Ataman discussed the sponsorship agreement and shared his vision for the future of the Athens club.
The two-time European champion urged the team’s fans to secure their tickets for the playoffs, and even for the Final Four in Berlin, where Panathinaikos secured its fifth title in 2009. Ataman emphasized that the Greens are poised to fight for their return to the European throne after 13 years.
“Everyone in Europe is talking about the atmosphere in the Panathinaikos stadium, especially in the game against Bologna, and how they dominated the Euroleague in previous years. It is one of the basketball teams followed by the most fans in Europe. Everyone on social media is talking about the atmosphere.
Let’s congratulate our administrative staff for this great sponsorship collaboration with a great company. It is very important for… I am asking for more money for aid (laughs). They try to give us everything to build a great team. Partnerships with large companies are very important. They understand the value of Panathinaikos and pave the way for other companies to come.
Very soon, we will have sold out in all matches. Let our fans book tickets for the next matches, for the playoffs, and maybe for the Final Four. We will fight for the Euroleague title,” Ataman said.