EuroLeague Coach Challenges Boston Celtics for 'World Champion' Title
Panathinaikos' Ergin Ataman insists the NBA champions must beat his team to claim global supremacy.
- Ataman argues the Celtics aren't true world champions without facing the EuroLeague winners.
- The challenge was issued via a Greek YouTube interview, sparking debate on global basketball dominance.
- Panathinaikos boasts former NBA players, though their roster is seen as less competitive than the Celtics'.
- The Celtics' recent dominance in the NBA is contrasted with Panathinaikos' European success.
- Calls for an international match between the champions highlight the growing global nature of basketball.