Richard Pitino

Pitino leaves Greece, seeking return to the NBA

Published by Kathimerini on Sat, 06/22/2019 - 16:51

Rick Pitino is leaving Panathinaikos, the team he coached to a Greek League championship this season, he told ESPN on Friday.

The Hall of Famer said he turned down an offer to return as the franchise's president and head coach in order to pursue a job in the NBA, either in coaching or in a player personnel or advisory role.