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Panathinaikos owner says he attempted to lure three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić to Europe
Dimitrios Giannakopoulo says he tried to buy out contract
TL;DR
- Panathinaikos owner Dimitrios Giannakopoulos attempted to sign Nikola Jokić.
- The owner proposed buying out Jokić's contract from the Denver Nuggets.
- The proposal was rejected by Jokić's team.
- Jokić has one year remaining on his current contract with an option for the 2027-28 season.
- Panathinaikos had a 22-16 record in the EuroLeague last season, finishing seventh.