Giorgos Bartzokas speaks out after the serious incident in Dubai

Giorgos Bartzokas, coach of Olympiacos, shared his perspective on a tense incident that occurred after a Euroleague game against Dubai. Bartzokas explained that, although it does not honor him, sometimes he loses his temper when receiving insults in hostile environments.

Reaction to the incident

Bartzokas mentioned that the person involved in the altercation apologized to him, which he accepted, but he emphasized the importance of maintaining his identity. Additionally, he referred to the official response from Panathinaikos Aktor, stating that they have never made statements about their members.

Uncomfortable with publicity

The coach expressed his discomfort with publicity, whether positive or negative, and highlighted that the Olympiacos family understands him. Following the events, his team is preparing to face Virtus Bologna in the Euroleague, with several key absences, including Kostas Papanikolaou.

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