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Ergin Ataman / Head Coach


Miestas: Istanbul
Šalis: Turkey
Gimė: 1966-01-07
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Ergin Ataman open to NBA opportunities but it's not his dream

2024-12-18

After Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens clinched their seventh EuroLeague title in late May, NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo praised coach Ergin Ataman as the best coach in the world. Ataman, now a three-time EuroLeague champion, faces the intriguing question: what's next for him? Could it be the NBA?
Ergin Ataman plans assistant coach role for teenage son Sarp at Panathinaikos

2024-12-18

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens head coach Ergin Ataman is a unique tactician known for his charisma and three EuroLeague titles. However, his son, Sarp Ataman, might one day overshadow his father's fame. Sarp grew up immersed in basketball, often assisting and learning from his father during Ergin's tenure with Anadolu Efes Istanbul.
Ergin Ataman: 'Nunn scored enough points for two games'

2024-12-17

Panathinaikos Aktor Athens crushed Olimpia Milano tonight in OAKA with a 103-74 score, bouncing back after a rough loss last week in Istanbul against Anadolu Efes. Kendrick Nunn set his career high as a professional with 39 points (8/16 for 3, 7/8 in the first quarter) and also added 7 rebounds with 37 PIR.
Ergin Ataman after huge PAO loss: 'We played like a junior team'

2024-12-13

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens suffered a 26-point loss against Anadolu Efes Istanbul in the EuroLeague's Round 15 game on Friday. After the match, PAO head coach Ergin Ataman admitted defeat. Last week, Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade won against Panathinaikos by an 18-point margin. At that time, it was the largest loss for Ataman while being PAO's head coach.
Kendrick Nunn suspended by EuroLeague, Hezonja and Ataman fined

2024-12-11

Kendrick Nunn was ejected during the EuroLeague's Round 14 game against Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade. He has now been suspended for it as well.
Panathinaikos go through long video session and intense training after landing in Athens

2024-12-06

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens faced a tough night in Belgrade on Thursday, suffering a heavy defeat against Partizan. Upon returning to Athens, head coach Ergin Ataman wasted no time addressing the team's shortcomings.
Ataman after Partizan loss: 'Starting from tomorrow we'll start boxing'

2024-12-05

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade played their best game of the season and won against Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens with a 91-73 score. Partizan noted their fourth straight victory in the EuroLeague, rising to a 6-8 record in the competition. Panathinaikos' head coach Ergin Ataman made a short, yet clear statement to EuroLeague TV after the match finished:
Ergin Ataman explains why Ioannis Papapetrou was suspended

2024-12-02

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens suspended Ioannis Papapetrou a few days ago. Now, head coach Ergin Ataman explain the reason behind it. Before the game against FC Barcelona at home, Ataman detailed how the decision was made.
Ergin Ataman on Papapetrou: 'He will be out of the team for some time'

2024-12-01

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens bounced back from their EuroLeague Round 12 defeat against AS Monaco with a resounding 100-74 victory over Maroussi at home on Sunday.
Ataman irritated by delayed Spanoulis presser, Serelis admits PAO's worrisome shift

2024-11-30

According to the EuroLeague bylaws, the head coach of the visiting team appears first at the postgame presser. Vassilis Spanoulis spent roughly half an hour in AS Monaco's locker room in the OAKA arena following his stellar debut in the top competition that saw La Roca Team overtake hosts Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens 91-88 on Friday night.
Ataman reveals how Porsche kept Nunn in Athens, makes hilarious joke on Larkin

2024-11-20

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens guard Kendrick Nunn has been on a tear since arriving in Europe in October 2023. In his debut EuroLeague season, he earned All-EuroLeague First Team honors and helped Panathinaikos clinch the championship. Naturally, the Greek team was eager to secure the 29-year-old star for the future, but the negotiations weren't that easy.
Lorenzo Brown ruled out for Virtus game, game-time decision for Sloukas

2024-11-14

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens will be without American guard Lorenzo Brown for their upcoming EuroLeague clash against Virtus Segafredo Bologna. According to SDNA, the player developed a fever and, following medical consultation, was kept in Athens and did not travel with the team.  Brown has been averaging 8.3 points and 3.4 assists this season in the EuroLeague.
Ergin Ataman: 'Be careful EuroLeague, maybe you'll lose Panathinaikos to the NBA'

2024-11-12

At one point during the post-game presser following Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens' 93-87 win over Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv at OAKA, Ergin Ataman was asked about his team's level of readiness and the new application named 'Club 1908' that the Greens recently introduced. "I believe all teams are ready to play," the Turkish coach replied.
Ergin Ataman overcomes illness, to coach vs Maccabi in Round 9

2024-11-11

Ergin Ataman did not attend the post-game press conference in the Greek League on Sunday and was taken to hospital. The coach clarified his status for the upcoming EuroLeague game against Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv. The Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens specialist posted a story on his Instagram account, detailing the issue that forced him to leave OAKA early.
Ergin Ataman taken to hospital after Panathinaikos' domestic win

2024-11-10

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens head coach Ergin Ataman was taken to the hospital after feeling unwell, with his assistant, Christos Serelis, stepping in at the press conference following the game against Peristeri, the EuroLeague team announced. Per the announcement, Ataman's condition doesn't raise concern and the Turkish coach is expected to resume his duties soon.
Ataman: 'Atmosphere, players, myself, everything was soft'

2024-11-08

Olympiacos Piraeus won the first EuroLeague Greek Derby of the season against Panathinaikos Aktor Athens 89-94. Panathinaikos' coach Ergin Ataman shared his thoughts about the match in the post-game presser: "I believe that Olympiacos deserved to win this game 100%. Mentally, they were more ready than us, it was visible with a 9-1 start, you can't start a derby game at your home court that soft."
Ergin Ataman on Crvena Zvezda hostile atmosphere: 'No problem'

2024-11-02

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens pulled off a big comeback in their EuroLeague Round 7 game against Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade, overcoming a 14-point deficit to win 81-77 on the road in a tough environment. Coach Ergin Ataman gave his team a pep talk at halftime, and it paid off, as PAO outscored their opponents 43-31 in the second half.
Ergin Ataman challenges Boston Celtics: 'You are not world champions'

2024-11-02

Reigning EuroLeague champions Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens head coach Ergin Ataman challenged the NBA champs Boston Celtics in the past, but now he said loud and clear: "Come and play us."
Ergin Ataman avoids Final Four guarantees, Kostas Sloukas responds

2024-10-22

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens presented the extension of their sponsorship deal with a car rental company. Last year, during a similar presentation for a sponsorship deal, coach Ergin Ataman pleaded with Panathinaikos' fans to book their tickets to the EuroLeague Final Fοur. Is there a similar message this year?
Ergin Ataman explains his decision to keep Lorenzo Brown on the bench

2024-10-17

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (1-3) ended the double-round week with two losses after an 86-90 defeat against Real Madrid (2-2). However, one thing that caught fans' attention was the fact that Lorenzo Brown played for only 3:39 minutes after starting the game in the starting lineup.
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