Olympiakos claimed the Greek SuperCup with a 101-96 win over PAOK Salonique on Sunday, continuing the team's success under the guidance of coach Evan Fournier. This victory adds to a growing list of achievements for the club, including the Greek league title and last season’s Euroleague championship. Fournier, who joined the club less than two years ago, contributed 19 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists in the match. Sasha Vezenkov was named the game's Most Valuable Player, recording a double-double with 25 points and 10 rebounds.
The game was marked by disputes over refereeing decisions, with PAOK coach Andrea Trinchieri expressing frustration over calls made during crucial moments. Trinchieri noted that his team had successfully challenged 5 out of 6 calls in two games and suggested that his players need to better understand the referees' decisions. The controversy extended beyond the match, as rival club Panathinaikos also commented on the officiating, calling for improvements. Panathinaikos was also reported to be disinfecting its hall in preparation for the return of fans after Olympiakos's recent victory.
In the wake of the SuperCup win, Olympiakos announced the signings of Bryant Dunston and George Papas. Papas, a former Olympiakos player, had been with four different clubs in the past three seasons before returning to his former team. Dunston, who is 40 years old, is rejoining Olympiakos on a contract that will last until the end of the season, which is likely to be the final stage of his professional basketball career. Dunston previously played for Anadolu Efes, where he won the Euroleague title twice and was a Turkish champion three times. More recently, he played for Virtus Bologna, Zalgiris Kaunas, and Milan.
Olympiakos is currently defending the Euroleague title it won on May 24 during the Athens Final Four, where Fournier was named MVP. However, the team lost the Euroleague SuperCup final to Real Madrid on September 19 in Abu Dhabi. Alongside Dunston and Papas, Olympiakos has also signed Jean Montero from Valencia and Mbaye Ndiaye from ASVEL, strengthening the team's roster for the upcoming season.
Olympiakos Wins Greek SuperCup as Fournier Adds to Trophy Collection
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