Panathinaikos's Turkish coach walks out in protest over provocative banner

Ergin Ataman, the Greek club's head coach, says the banner sharply contrasted with the positive atmosphere and warm hospitality of the Greek Cypriot locals who welcomed his team.

Ergin Ataman, the Greek club's head coach, says the banner sharply contrasted with the positive atmosphere and warm hospitality of the Greek Cypriot locals who welcomed his team.Ergin Ataman, who began his basketball career in 1982, is also the head coach of the Turkish national team. / Photo: AA Archive

After the provocative banner was displayed, Panathinaikos head coach Ergin Ataman, a Turkish citizen, called the referee's attention to it. He stormed onto the court in protest. A visibly upset Ataman argued with the referee and then left the game. The head coach then expressed that the banner, displayed by a small group, sharply contrasted with the positive atmosphere and hospitality they had experienced.

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