Public social media exchange between Kendrick Nunn and Evan Fournier regarding Greek basketball scandal

On October 22, 2026, a public conflict emerged on social media between Panathinaikos guard Kendrick Nunn and Olympiacos forward Evan Fournier. The exchange followed reports regarding a match-fixing scandal currently affecting Greek basketball. Kendrick Nunn initially commented on an Instagram post by 'basketballmaniacs', stating, 'I want my trophies back, with all due respect', while posting a photo related to police involvement in the investigation.

In response to the American guard's statement, Evan Fournier posted a message on X (formerly Twitter) criticizing the tendency to blame others for setbacks. Fournier wrote, 'Failure doesn’t define you. How you respond to it does. Own it like a man, or blame others like a coward. The choice is yours.' This retort was interpreted as a direct response to Nunn's public grievances regarding the integrity of the league and the distribution of titles in light of the ongoing scandal.

The incident highlights the escalating tension between the rivals following the emergence of the match-fixing allegations within the Greek basketball structure. Currently, no further official statements have been made by the involved basketball clubs or league authorities, and the investigation into the allegations remains ongoing.