By Mike Gkioulenoglou/ info@eurohoops.net
Olympiacos supporters witnessed a truly unstoppable run by Evan Fournier. Between late May and Saturday, the French superstar achieved an extraordinary feat by capturing both the 2026 EuroLeague Final Four Athens, presented by Etihad, Most Valuable Player and the Stoiximan GBL Finals MVP awards. His individual dominance directly translated into ultimate team success, securing two championship titles for the Reds.
“I try to give the best for the team and try to show leadership and presence when the team needed it, and it worked out for me,” he told Eurohoops after winning the Greek League championship, reflecting on his remarkable impact during this stretch and remaining focused on his collective responsibility.
The path to these trophies required navigating an incredibly demanding postseason schedule. The transition from the grueling continental tournament straight into the intense domestic matchups proved to be a severe psychological test.
“Panathinaikos is a really good team. They play extremely hard, but to be honest, Europe has to think of a better way to end the season,” Fournier addressed the sheer exhaustion of the schedule and praised their local rivals. “To go from the EuroLeague to domestic Finals is very hard. You kind of check out, win or lose. And especially us, I think we have the hardest Finals in Europe, so you go from winning to jumping into another war. I wish we could have ended the season with the EuroLeague and not the Greek Finals.”
His personal journey throughout the 2025-26 campaign mirrored this chaotic intensity, featuring a shifting role that saw him move from the starting five to the bench, and eventually back into the starting lineup following an injury to Tyler Dorsey. Rather than letting the instability disrupt his rhythm, the veteran guard maintained a completely selfless mindset.
“It wasn’t hard,” he said to Eurohoops, detailing his philosophy on team hierarchy. “It was an adjustment. It was what the coach thought was best for the team, and as a player, I’m part of the team. I have to do my best to help regardless of the bench, the star player, whatever. I don’t need status or gratification from anyone. I know what I stand for, and winning is the most important thing.”
This unwavering dedication has cemented his status as an absolute fan favorite in Piraeus, where his name is regularly chanted at the top of the supporters’ lungs. The deep bond between the player and the stands reached its peak after the EuroLeague championship game in the Telekom Center Athens and the decisive Game 5 of the Greek Finals in the Peace and Friendship Stadium, SEF.
“I don’t know, it’s amazing. It’s nothing new, man. The love these guys have been showing me this whole two years now it’s mind blowing. I can’t even describe it,” he said when asked about the electric atmosphere and the constant adoration from the crowd.
GBL Playoffs
Quarterfinals (best-of-three)
Olympiacos – Kolossos H Hotels Collection 2-0 (117-76, 97-58)
AEK – Aris Betsson 2-1 (87-81, 81-90, 102-99)
Panathinaikos Aktor – Mykonos Betsson 2-0 (99-75, 90-76)
PAOK – Peristeri Betsson 2-0 (91-79, 77-72)
Semifinals (best-of-three)
Olympiacos – AEK 2-0 (94-77, 95-68)
Panathinaikos Aktor – PAOK 2-0 (114-102, 102-94)
Finals (best-of-five)
Olympiacos – Panathinaikos Aktor 3-2 (82-76, 58-68, 102-92, 86-93, 89-85)
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