Obradovic Avoids Commenting on the Match-Fixing Investigation

Panathinaikos beat Baskonia 85-79 at OAKA. After the match, head coach Zeljko Obradovic answered questions about the match-fixing and bribery investigation that has shaken Greek basketball. The process, which came to light with the detention of six people including Federation President Vangelis Liolios, is now being discussed across Europe as well.

Obradovic said the matter is known abroad too. The coach, who said foreign acquaintances have been calling him, avoided commenting, citing that he does not know the details of the case. He also said he did not want to speculate while the investigation is ongoing, and stressed that it would be more appropriate to talk about the game.

The coach also made remarks about Kendrick Nunn, who has been away from the court since his injury. Obradovic said the player has been used but is not yet fully ready, and that his minutes are being increased in a controlled way. He added that Nunn loves basketball and works seriously on his own.

Obradovic pointed to the quality of the squad while stressing that success comes from team play. He admitted that they failed to show this at the start of the match, both on offense and defense. He said he gives his players freedom within certain limits, and that who scores does not matter, what matters is the team.