Olimpia Milano at Spanoulis’ celebration

The bid day is coming closer. On September 17, 2023, Olympiacos BC will be honoring the mythical Vassilis Spanoulis and in this celebration all his friends are going to be present. Team-mates and opponents that he got to meet during that unique course he has had on the basketball floors.

The Italian Champions are also going to be at the Peace and Friendship Stadium. Olimpia Milano is going to be Olympiacos’ opponent in the game that will take place after the conclusion of the ceremony.

About this friendly game in honor of V-Span, the coach and president of the Italian team, Ettore Messina, said the following: “Olimpia Milano, as an organization, is proud and honored to be able to partake in the game and the celebrations in honor of Vassilis Spanoulis. He had been a tremendously capable player who has influenced a whole generation of athletes and fans throughout Europe with his crucial plays, his creativity and his timelessness”, was what the Italian coach stressed before continuing: “I never had the chance to coach him, but I have experienced the difficulty of being an opposing coach to such a great player, who was a ‘nightmare’ for me and any other coach. However, he wasn’t only a fiercely competitive player and a winner, but also a person and opponent of high class. For me personally, as well as for Olimpia Milano, September 17 will a great opportunity to celebrate together with a true Champion”.

The Italian champions, apart from participating the celebrations in honor of Vassilis Spanoulis, will also be playing one more scrimmage game with the double crown winners of Greece, on Friday, September 15 (this one without the presence of fans).