--- title: Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens slug: panathinaikos-aktor-athens-71c87 url: /detay/panathinaikos-aktor-athens-71c87 type: article language: English entity: primary: Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens type: article disambiguation: Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens: 6x EuroLeague champion, Greek League record holder. A basketball dynasty! categories: - name: Sport slug: spor url: /kategori/spor tags: - Gate 13 - Olympiacos Rivalry - Željko Obradović - Panathinaikos - EuroLeague author: Hüsnü Umut Okur created_at: 2025-07-08T20:04:27.676633+03:00 updated_at: 2025-07-10T16:23:36.812531+03:00 image: https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/07/08/C3gK1lW6niQMSGDkD2dXEwR5opObb9Sv.jpg --- # Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens ## KURE Information Cards ![pana.png](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/07/09/TW0w5tRSnqk1czeXyeo0MkbGB2bhmqsl.png) *Panathinaikos* | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | Founded(Number) | 1919 | | Country(ies) | Greece | | Leagues | Turkish Airlines EuroLeague,Greek Basket League (GBL) | | Head Coach | Ergin Ataman | ## Article Content **Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens**, officially known as **Panathinaikos B.C.**, is a professional basketball team based in **Athens, Greece**. As the basketball division of **Panathinaikos A.O.**, the club is one of the most successful in European basketball history. [Panathinaikos](/en/detay/panathinaikos-aktor-athens-97c58/llms.txt) competes in the **Greek Basket League (GBL)** and the **Turkish Airlines EuroLeague**, where it is recognized as a six-time [EuroLeague](/en/detay/euroleague-basketball-8d9c3/llms.txt) champion and a dominant force in domestic competition. Since 2023, the team has been sponsored by **AKTOR**, a major construction company, and operates under the official name **Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens**. ### **History and Foundation** Panathinaikos B.C. was established in **1919**, making it one of the oldest basketball clubs in Europe. The team quickly rose to prominence in Greek sports and became a national powerhouse during the 20th century. It has been a consistent contributor to the development of [Greek basketball](/en/detay/basketball-sport-4037b/llms.txt), producing many players who would represent the national team. The club’s growth accelerated during the 1990s and 2000s, particularly under the leadership of the **Giannakopoulos family**, who transformed it into a European dynasty. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/06/17/tk35IVOKPe5ImIbUu2SxzSjEeSd4jIuG.png) *Panathinaikos Team (Created by artificial intelligence)* ### **Domestic and European Success** Panathinaikos is one of the most decorated clubs in European basketball, with a long list of achievements: - **Greek League (GBL) Champions**: 39 titles (record) - **Greek Cup Winners**: 20+ times (record) - **EuroLeague Titles**: 6 (1996, 2000, 2002, 2007, 2009, 2011) - **EuroLeague Final Four Appearances**: 11+ - **Intercontinental Cup**: 1 title (1996) The club’s most dominant era came under the legendary coach **Željko Obradović**, who guided Panathinaikos to five of its six EuroLeague titles between 1999 and 2012. ### **Notable Players and Coaches** Panathinaikos has fielded many of the greatest players in European basketball history, including: - **Dimitris Diamantidis** – Club legend and one of Europe’s best defenders - **Fragiskos Alvertis** – Symbol of club loyalty and leadership - **Dejan Bodiroga**, **Mike Batiste**, **Vassilis Spanoulis**, **Sarunas Jasikevicius**, **Nick Calathes** - **Željko Obradović** – Coach from 1999 to 2012, most successful in club history - **Ergin Ataman** – Appointed head coach in 2023, won the EuroLeague title in 2024 In 2024, Panathinaikos won its **seventh EuroLeague title** under **Ergin Ataman**, defeating [Real Madrid](/en/detay/real-madrid-basketball-team-e29c8/llms.txt) in the final held in Berlin, marking a triumphant return to continental dominance. ### **Arena and Fan Base** Panathinaikos plays home games at the **OAKA Olympic Indoor Hall**, located in Athens, with a capacity of over **18,000**. The arena is known for its intense and passionate atmosphere, especially during EuroLeague derbies and matches against archrival **Olympiacos Piraeus**. The club’s supporters, known as **Gate 13**, are among the most dedicated and vocal in Europe, often creating vibrant choreographies and displays. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/06/17/vrnl4fewqA0ubKv1lewgiM7AwxZPag2C.png) *Panathinaikos vs Olympiacos (Created by artificial intelligence)* ### **Rivalry and Cultural Influence** Panathinaikos shares a fierce and historic rivalry with [Olympiacos](/en/detay/olympiacos-piraeus-4eb57/llms.txt), a clash often referred to as the **"Derby of the Eternal Enemies."** This rivalry extends beyond basketball into football and other sports, making it one of the most intense in Europe. As a symbol of Athens and of Greek sports tradition, Panathinaikos has a significant cultural presence, not just as a basketball powerhouse, but as a club that embodies sporting excellence and tradition. ## Academic Sources and References 1. Euroleague Basketball. “Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens.” Euroleague Basketball. Accessed July 08, 2025. https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/en/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-aktor-athens/roster/pan/?season=2024-25 2. Panathinaikos B.C. “History and Legacy.” Panathinaikos B.C. Official Website. Accessed July 08, 2025. https://www.paobc.gr/en/history/