Witness the passion of the Greek derby in 'Rivalries: Greece'

The third episode of Euroleague Basketball Originals’ latest documentary series is now available

There is a reason why the Greek derby is known right around the world. Whenever Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens and Olympiacos Piraeus face off, not only does Greece come to a halt but basketball fans across the globe cancel their plans and tune in. Find out why by watching 'Rivalries: Greece', the third episode from Euroleague Basketball Originals’ latest documentary series, which is now out on EuroLeague TV.

Legendary figures from Greek derbies new and old offer their insights during the documentary, ranging from former Panathinaikos player and Olympiacos coach Panagiotis Giannakis and to the likes of Dominique Wilkins, Kostas Papanikolaou, Mathias Lessort, Georgios Bartzokas, Kostas Sloukas, and many more.

Basketball makes up most of the episode, but viewers will also get a flavor of what makes Athens and Piraeus so special, particularly when it comes to food. Some local spots are recommended by the players and coaches in the documentary, with Giannakis and Dimitris Itoudis even enjoying a meal at one particular restaurant.

The Greek derby went up a level with the arrival of Ergin Ataman at Panathinaikos, and then again when Sloukas moved across town by leaving Olympiacos for the Greens. In 'Rivalries: Greece', witness how a new chapter in this rivalry between Olympiacos and Panathinaikos has been opened, with both clubs fighting for Turkish Airlines EuroLeague glory.