By Nikola Miloradovic / info@eurohoops.net
Olympiacos booked its place in the EuroLeague Final Four with a commanding Game 3 win over AS Monaco Basket, completing a 3–0 sweep and continuing one of the most consistent runs in modern European basketball. It marks the Greek side’s fifth consecutive Final Four appearance and the 15th in the club’s history.
After another dominant showing in the Playoffs, head coach Georgios Bartzokas gathered his players in the locker room to deliver a message that reflected both pride and ambition, urging them to stay grounded while aiming for the ultimate prize.
Addressing the team moments after securing qualification, Bartzokas said:
“You deserve all the credits. It was an amazing regular season and finishing first, this trip today in the Playoffs and our main target the Final Four. From my heart congratulations! To the owners, to you the players, to the staff, it was a big time accomplishment, don’t underestimate anything, let’s get what we deserve. Congratulations.”
The speech was followed by applause inside the locker room, as Bartzokas himself led the celebration, with Olympiacos now turning its focus toward the final stage of the season.