Nikola Željko Obradović, the former Panathinaikos coach, is reportedly the top choice for the club’s next head coach, according to the Greek basketball portal Total Basket. Obradović, who previously coached Panathinaikos from 1999 to 2012, led the team to six EuroLeague titles and 11 Greek league championships, cementing his status as a legendary figure in Greek basketball.

Panathinaikos suffered a disappointing exit in the EuroLeague quarterfinals, losing a 2-0 lead to Valencia, which has led to speculation about the future of head coach Ergin Ataman. Total Basket reports that Panathinaikos is looking to rehire Obradović, the "man who changed the club’s history."

Obradović's potential return to Panathinaikos would be his first coaching job since leaving Partizan at the end of November last year. His legacy in Athens is immense, with fans viewing him as a deity, and his return could signal a new era for the club.

(Telegraf.rs)