Panathinaikos head coach Ergin Ataman delivered a fiery response towards Ofer Yannay, the proprietor of Hapoel Tel Aviv B.C., throughout a heated trade that rapidly gained consideration throughout the media.
Ataman criticized Yannay’s feedback and accused him of being disrespectful whereas dismissing solutions that monetary energy alone ensures success.
“I don’t know his identify.”
“You’re very disrespectful.”
Ataman additionally mocked studies about Hapoel Tel Aviv probably constructing a large price range sooner or later.
“I heard you’ll have 75M price range. Even with 100M, with this mentality you’ll win NOTHING.”
The veteran coach completed his response by stating that Yannay would by no means attain his stage in European basketball.
“You’ll by no means come to my stage.”
“SHUT UP AND TALK WITH YOUR TEAM”
Ergin Ataman FIRES BACK at Hapoel Tel Aviv proprietor Ofer Yannay 🔥
“I do not know his identify.
You are very disrespectful.
I heard you will have 75M price range. Even with 100M, with this mentality you will win NOTHING.
You will by no means come to my stage.” pic.twitter.com/rT8oTBqqtv
— Eurohoops (@Eurohoopsnet) May 15, 2026
