Violent altercation between Kendrick Nunn and Tyrique Jones after final basketball game

Following the fifth and final game of the Greek basketball league on June 13, 2026, where Olympiacos secured a 89-85 victory over Panathinaikos, a significant violent altercation occurred between players Kendrick Nunn and Tyrique Jones. Panathinaikos management, including coach Ergin Ataman, alleged that Jones entered their locker room and punched Nunn, an incident which caused major tension in the tunnel of the Peace and Friendship Stadium (SEF). Security forces and riot police were deployed to separate the parties, with Panathinaikos claiming that police used force against their staff and players. In contrast, Olympiacos officials, led by athletic director Christos Bafes, claim that Nunn initiated the conflict by grabbing Jones by the throat, prompting a defensive reaction from the center. Both clubs have announced their intention to pursue legal action, with Panathinaikos filing a complaint against Jones, while Olympiacos plans to sue both Nunn and teammate Mathias Lessort. Surveillance footage released from both sides shows differing segments of the event, with the initial sequence indicating mutual pushing and verbal exchanges prior to the physical escalation.