ESPN.com · Jun 21, 2019
Pitino spurns Greek team, focused on NBA job
Naismith Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino has turned down an offer to return as president and coach of Panathinaikos, the franchise he led to a Greek League championship this season, Pitino told ESPN on Friday.
Pitino wants to return to a full-time pursuit of a job in the NBA -- coaching, player personnel or an advisory role, he said.
He led Panathinaikos to a Greek Cup title, completing a 15-0 season. The team was 7-0 when Pitino arrived. Pitino led the team into postseason play in the EuroLeague playoffs too.