Panathinaikos has received a significant blow just hours before the start of their EuroLeague playoff series against Valencia. Guard Kostas Sloukas has sustained a meniscus injury and will require surgery, potentially sidelining him for the crucial postseason matchup against the surprise team of the season.
Head coach Ergin Ataman will likely have to strategize without the Greek playmaker, who has been instrumental in providing balance to Panathinaikos’ backcourt this season. However, the team remains resilient, boasting the talents of EuroLeague MVP Kendrick Nunn (2025) and TJ Shorts, who delivered a standout performance against Monaco in the play-in tournament.
