Mike James, the all-time top scorer in EuroLeague history, has once again stirred the pot by declaring he will not return to Panathinaikos, the club he previously played for. The Athens giant has already filled its guard positions by signing Vasilis Toliopoulos, TJ Shorts, Kostas Sloukas, and Kendrick Nana Jerian Grant, making the arrival of another star player nearly impossible. James bluntly rejected the possibility of a comeback, stating, “Me coming to Panathinaikos, to all of them? No chance. We all want to play 12 games? No, thanks.” Currently, James is embroiled in conflict with his current club Monaco, where he ended the season suspended for violating club discipline. Throughout the season, he faced criticism from Greek basketball legend Vasilis Spanoulis. James did not participate in the French league playoffs, and his future is now uncertain. Monaco has announced that he remains with the team, but tensions are high. Former Monaco coach Saša Obradović spoke in an interview about his relationship with James and his approach. Panathinaikos coach Ergin Ataman also commented in the media regarding the upcoming clash with Olympiakos. This drama surrounding one of Europe’s most controversial players is grabbing attention and raising questions about his career and future. If you love basketball and scandals, this story is for you! So, what do you think about James’ refusal to return to Panathinaikos? Is he right or just selfish? Drop a comment and let’s see where everyone stands!
