Obradović Returns to His Kingdom: Why He's the 'King' in Athens

The popular Žoc has signed a 2+1 year contract with the "Greens," reportedly earning 10.5 million euros over those three seasons.

Željko Obradović's initial tenure on the Panathinaikos bench spanned 13 years, a period during which the club secured an astonishing 23 trophies!

The trophy cabinets in Athens were enriched with five European titles, 11 national championship crowns, and an additional seven Greek Cup trophies.

In the summer of 1999, Obradović took the helm as Panathinaikos's head coach. In his inaugural season, he led the team to victory in the Greek Basketball League and also delivered their first European title.

In 2007, he achieved the highly coveted Triple Crown, earning him the EuroLeague Coach of the Year award. He replicated this success in 2009, as Panathinaikos once again claimed the EuroLeague, the Greek Championship, and the Greek Cup.

Despite winning the Greek Cup in the 2011/12 season, Panathinaikos finished 4th in the EuroLeague that same year. Following this disappointment, Panathinaikos lost to Olympiacos 3-2 in the Greek League finals.

Subsequently, in June 2012, Obradović announced his departure as head coach. Now, he makes his return.

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