Giorgos Bartzokas ejected during Olympiacos match against Aris

Olympiacos head coach Giorgos Bartzokas was ejected from the basketball game against Aris in Thessaloniki on November 15, 2026. The dismissal occurred with 5:49 remaining in the final quarter after Bartzokas received his second technical foul of the match due to heated protests against the referees' officiating decisions. Following his ejection, he was replaced by assistant coach Vasilis Bozikas for the remainder of the contest.

According to reports from SKAI and SPOR FM TV, Bartzokas expressed significant frustration as he left the court. While heading toward the locker rooms, he was captured on camera criticizing the officiating staff, calling them "clowns" for their performance during the game. This was his second major disciplinary incident of the evening; he had previously received a technical foul in the first half when referees whistled a foul against Morgan with the score at 35-31 in favor of Aris.