The penalty was officially confirmed on Monday, after the Disciplinary proceedings were initiated against Giannakopoulos.
Euroleague said that the sentence relates to “insult the judges, unacceptable comments and a negative statement on other clubs, individuals and the organization itself.”
This decision comes on the eve of the decisive fifth match between Panathinaikos and Efes, which will be played on Tuesday in the Acine Hall of Oak.
The series is currently equalized 2: 2, so the upcoming duel will decide who goes to the semifinals.
The winner of this series will cross the spears with Fenerbahce in the fight to enter the large final. On the other side of the draw, Olympiacos is waiting for a better from the duel of Monaco and Barcelona.
The Euroleague Final Tournament (Final Four) is scheduled for the period from 23. to 25. May, and the host will be Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Last year’s Panathinaiko champion was then in the Berlin Uber Arena mastered Real Madrid and won the seventh title in the club history.
(Vijesti.ba)
