The truth is that the European Champions acted quickly and methodically to secure a deal with Kendrick Nunn, even before winning the Euroleague, ensuring his presence at OAKA.
Things improved even further for Panathinaikos when the NBA deadline passed, leaving a slim chance for the American’s return to the NBA.
Every factor played a role: the two trophies in Europe and Greece, the team’s confidence, the fans’ love, which eventually warmed even the initially reserved Nunn, and, of course, his astronomical earnings.
Adding to this, according to sports website sdna, was a gesture by Dimitris Giannakopoulos, which made the American superstar feel like the king of Athens. When Nunn met with Giannakopoulos to sign his new contract, the strongman of the European and Greek champions promised him a silver Porsche 911 GT3 if he brought the Euroleague trophy to OAKA.
Kendrick Nunn, along with his teammates, kept their word, and so did Dimitris Giannakopoulos, driving the American crazy with the German supercar.
