Dimitris Giannakopoulos criticizes officiating during the Greek basketball finals

During the Stoiximan GBL finals between Panathinaikos and Olympiacos, Panathinaikos owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos publicly protested against the officiating at the Peace and Friendship Stadium (SEF). During halftime, Giannakopoulos entered the court, leading referees to warn that the game could be suspended. He accused officials of bias, claiming that Panathinaikos head coach Ergin Ataman is frequently ejected, while Olympiacos head coach Georgios Bartzokas receives what he termed an "incomprehensible immunity." Panathinaikos president Vassilis Parthenopoulos also expressed dissatisfaction with the officiating. Following these events, Giannakopoulos issued a statement on social media stating that his previous attempts at respectful dialogue have been ignored. He warned that he would now adopt a more aggressive approach to address his concerns. The dispute underscores ongoing tensions regarding officiating standards in the Greek basketball finals.