Dunston returns to Olympiacos after eleven years

The agreement was announced on Monday, consolidating the return of Bryant Dunston to the red-and-white club after a decade away. The player born in Queens, standing 2.03 meters tall, thus completes his return to the Piraeus after having previously participated in the training camp. Between 2013 and 2015, Dunston dominated the defensive zone of the Olympiacos, leaving a legacy that he now intends to renew.

An elite career in European basketball

Born in May 1986, this American center brings extensive experience accumulated over decades in various prestigious leagues. His professional journey includes stints at multiple continental clubs, including an eight-year stay at Anadolu Efes, where he won two titles in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague. His trophy cabinet also includes two consecutive crowns in the EuroLeague during 2021 and 2022, establishing him as one of the great defenders of the competition.

Individually, Dunston has been awarded twice as the Best Defender of the EuroLeague, recognition that reflects his impact in the zone. During the 2025-26 season with EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, the center averaged 2.9 points and 2.1 rebounds per game, adding 0.7 blocks, 0.4 steals, and 0.2 assists. With his 17 appearances in the EuroLeague that season, he raised his historic tally in the competition to 381 games played.

Titles and continental recognition

The trophy history of the American interior transcends borders. In addition to his successes in the EuroLeague, Dunston won the Intercontinental Cup in 2013 precisely with Olympiacos, demonstrating his ability to compete at the highest levels. His national honors include titles in Greece, Turkey, Lithuania, and Italy, positioning him as a veteran of multiple European competitive systems.

This return to Piraeus represents an opportunity for the American defender to continue his career trajectory in one of the powers of continental basketball. The Olympiacos, the current EuroLeague champion, seeks to maintain its competitive level by incorporating experience and defensive solidity into its rotation.

New challenges and administrative matters

Before traveling with Olympiacos to Kaunas to face Zalgiris in the second round of the 2026-27 EuroLeague regular season, Dunston addressed a crucial administrative issue: obtaining Greek citizenship. The player expressed optimism about his chances of acquiring citizenship, which would facilitate his inclusion in the roster for national competitions. “I have been married to a Greek woman for eight years and have two Greek children, so it makes sense. However, it’s not something that directly depends on me,” the center commented on this process.

Together with George Pappas, Dunston has joined a versatile rotation under head coach Giorgos Bartzokas. The Olympiacos roster features a balanced mix of established stars, versatile veterans, and young talents aiming to maintain competitiveness in both European and national competitions.

Squad and season goals

The team from Piraeus consists of a varied roster that includes names like Giorgos Bourneles, Tyler Dorsey, Evan Fournier, Donta Hall, Tyrique Jones, Cory Joseph, Antonis Karagiannidis, Codi Miller-McIntyre, Nikola Milutinov, Jean Montero, Mbaye Ndiaye, Omiros Netzipoglou, Kostas Papanikolaou, Nikos Plotas, Sasha Vezenkov, and Tyson Ward. This setup reflects the club’s intention to compete on multiple fronts with defensive and offensive guarantees.

With the aim of maintaining their good form, the reigning EuroLeague champions began the regular season with a victory. On Sunday, they added another title, the Stoiximan Greek Super Cup, to their cabinet, demonstrating that the team starts this campaign with competitive solidity. The addition of Dunston represents a defensive reinforcement that complements the resources already available in the Greek rotation.

The return of Bryant Dunston to Olympiacos closes a chapter that began eleven years ago in Piraeus and continues in a new phase of his professional career. His accumulated experience, his track record in elite competitions, and his defensive ability position him as a valuable asset for the Greek club's goals in the EuroLeague and national competitions during the 2026-27 season.

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