EuroLeague owner (seriously) plans to lure Nikola Jokic from Nuggets: 'Don't laugh at all'
Panathinaikos owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos doubled down on his plan to sign Nikola Jokic away from the Denver Nuggets.
As Nikola Jokic's free agency approaches in the 2027 NBA offseason, the Denver Nuggets and Jokic have made it clear their intention to stay together. Despite this, fans of various teams, including EuroLeague team Panathinaikos, remain hopeful that Jokic could join their ranks. Owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos has expressed his desire to sign the three-time NBA Most Valuable Player, boldly declaring, "I will sign the Nuggets star next year."
Giannakopoulos maintained his serious stance, stating, "Don't laugh at all. If I don't sign Jokic, I'm not going anywhere." He admitted he attempted to buy out Jokic's final year of the contract last offseason, which the Nuggets declined. Giannakopoulos' comments have been met with skepticism, but he remains resolute in his pursuit of signing the world's best player.
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