George Kouvaris writes about Panathinaikos’ big “deal” with Center Nan and the renewal of the American guard by 2028 without the NBA out in his contract.
You have understood what the Panathinaikos with Center Yes? You have understood the size of ‘deal? You have understood that the best player who is racing in Euroleague Will he continue to wear the clover jersey for another three years? You have understood that there is no longer any threat from the Nba? You have understood that the Panathinaikos Won “Bra de Fer” with the American star’s mind about his thoughts to return to the best championship on the planet?
THE Panathinaikos He proved emphatically that he was not just a European champion because 10 months ago he won the trophy in Berlin, but he is a European champion with all the meaning of the word. And the best want to play the best. And the best should show the best of how much they appreciate them, how much they respect them and how much they want to be in their family. And once there was a two -way will, it was also a matter of time to complete the deal and the Center Nan to continue his career at Panathinaikos.
‘Won’ and the NBA
THE Dimitris Giannakopoulos However he took it on him. ‘Triggered’ the renewal bomb And he set “fire on Saturdays” on March 29th. In fact, she had “triggered” her a day earlier, when she had deposited the “mythical” – for European data on his side to the side of the player Center Yes. The American gave his positive response to the next day “and the rest is History“They say in Chicago, the birthplace of the 29 -year -old scorer.
Of course, in order for the two sides to reach an agreement, it took time, negotiations and a willingness to expand cooperation. The ‘thorn’ for him Panathinaic was the ‘Nba out” Bad lies. The Greens could not live another month (after the last summer until the July 15th deadline) doubt and anxiety about his threat Nba.
And for me it was his biggest “victory” Panathinaic In the case of Center Yes. That took him the ‘weed’ on the head with regard to the Nba. And of course it wasn’t something that happened from day to day. Remember the data that prevailed when it first came to Greece and Panathinaic In October 2023? To play well, to end the season and to return to the Nba. He himself indirectly but clearly admitted to his first statements. But day by day, play with the game, he understood himself Nan that there is not only the Nba.
Within six months and before Final Four of Berlin, had been found in his office Dimitris Giannakopoulos and signed a two -year extension by the summer of 2026. By the term of course Nba out, Both for the summer of 2024 and for the summer of 2025. Now, there is no term. And no matter how much I repeat, I insist and say that this was the biggest “win” of the “greens”. Certainly the powerful man of “green” OEM he had to put his hand deep in the pocket in order to make him the most expensive player in the Euroleague. Why? Because it’s worth it. As astronomical as it is (which is) the amount.
Panathinaikos respects and appreciates values and offer
Essentially gave him a “white check” and also turned him into the most expensive player in the history of Panathinaikos exceeding all 3.5 million – then – dollars Dominic Wilkins. Beware: The 4.5 million euros per year that the Nan And a total of 13.5 million euros by the summer of 2028 is the money he will put in his bank account. There will be bonus Group and personal objectives, which “reach” a total of one million euros per year if they are implemented at 100%. We are talking about incompatible numbers about Greek data.
I think it’s the greatest move in the modern story of Panathinaikos. And maybe even the most difficult if – we look – we put down all the data. But do you know something? The “Greens” are determined to star for many more years. And in addition to the next moves they are thinking of making to further strengthen the team, they respect all those who have contributed the most to make the team last season.
Within a few weeks the Dimitris Giannakopoulos He made sure to “finish” in the middle of the season two premature extensions. Of Eye Lesor and his Huzano Erngome. For the accuracy of the injured Eye Lesor, by making special reference to how much he respected and recognized his strong man’s offer Panathinaic. And let’s not forget the renewals of Grad and Grigonis last year in the summer, the extension of Ataman, While following – and will not be late – and the premature extension of Chendy Aside. Because that’s how the big groups do.
The 16 months that changed Nan’s life
THE Nan is in Greece and in Panathinaic 16 months. And within this time he has led his team to conquering the Euroleague, of the Greek Championship and the Cup. And in the last two titles he “remained” the “eternal” opponent. Its effect was more than immediate and emphatic. Bad lies. There are few who come from the Nba who do not even know ‘what are you Euroleague“And European basketball and they adapt so quickly. Another NBA basketball and completely different basketball in Europe.
Within these 16 months became a slogan on the lips of his friends Panathinaikos. He was loved. Was worshiped for accuracy. And he knows it. He knows it well. Basically he learned it better and better day by day. The stupid, serious and rarely smiling Center Nan In his early weeks in Greece, he is now the one that raises the platform. The one who raises his hands high urging people to shout. The one who doesn’t stop smiling. Either with teeth or without … teeth. The one who will urge his teammates to go to the world for the established “magic grass” after a victory. Another man. Literally. But he himself. And even better this year.
I do not know what the future holds and whether it will continue to have the same successes. I wish. What I know is that he is expected to be written in golden letters his name in his history books Panathinaikos. It has already been written after the fairytale season and the terrible course until this year’s conquest Euroleague. Imagine in the possibility of back to back. THE Nan would close five years in Panathinaic After his new contract and certainly the future is foreshadowed. Both his and the team. And then I guess that it will come into the conversation until the withdrawal of the “25” on the roof of the OAKA …
