By Eurohoops / info@eurohoops.net
The legendary past of Greek basketball, Nikos Galis, together with the present and immediate future of the sport, Giannis Antetokounmpo, are at the same arena.
The two hellenic legends were spotted at the iconic “Palé” for the matchup between Aris and Panionios, the final game of the Stoiximan GBL regular season.
Antetokounmpo, who this year has no obligations with the Milwaukee Bucks since they did not qualify for the playoffs, traveled to Thessaloniki and, along with his family, sat next to his friend and Aris owner, Richard Xiao.
Of course, Giannis received many requests for autographs and photos, and until the game began he tried to satisfy everyone. “I didn’t expect this reception,” the Greek Freak said to ERT shortly before tip-off.
Nikos Galis accepted the invitation from Aris BC, responded positively, and also took his seat in the official stands of the arena, next to another great figure of Aris, Haris Papageorgiou. When he was applauded by the team’s fans, he responded with his trademark raised fist.
And shortly before the start of the game, he met Fani Christodoulou on the court, with the “gangster’s” remark being: “Fani and I are family. This is where the history of basketball is. It started here.”