The league’s disciplinary judge ruled that neither player would face suspension for their involvement in the incidents that marred the previous game. However, both were handed financial penalties for conduct deemed “defamatory to the sport.” Nunn was fined €10,000, while Fournier received a heavier €30,000 fine for his role in the altercation.
Tensions Escalate as Legal Action Targets Fournier
The fallout from Game 3 didn’t stop at league fines. Shortly after the final buzzer, several Panathinaikos fans seated courtside at OAKA Arena went directly to a local police station to file a formal complaint against Evan Fournier.
According to SDNA, the fans pressed charges against the French international for offensive conduct, escalating what had begun as an on-court incident into a matter of legal concern.
In response, Panathinaikos issued an official and strongly worded statement, condemning Fournier’s behavior and announcing their intention to pursue full legal action. The club described the player’s actions as “the most provocative gesture in the history of professional basketball in Greece,” and vowed to exhaust every legal avenue to hold Fournier accountable.
Game 4 Set Under Heightened Tensions
This controversy adds yet another layer of drama to what was already a fiercely contested Greek League Finals series. Game 4 is set to take place under the shadow of legal proceedings and heightened animosity between two of Europe’s most passionate fanbases.
Despite the off-court incident, the league’s decision ensures that both Kendrick Nunn and Evan Fournier will be available as the archrivals continue their battle for the coveted Greek championship title.
