The Greek coach Vassilis Spanoulis has reportedly withdrawn from his coaching duties for an upcoming match, a decision made just 48 hours after a highly tense Euroleague game. Following a decisive 70-88 defeat to Fenerbahçe, Spanoulis, known as “Kill Bill,” reportedly failed to meet his post-game media obligations, neither speaking to Euroleague microphones nor appearing at the press conference.
Insider reports from Matteo Andreani even suggest a full resignation, though Monaco’s management has not yet issued a formal response on the matter. Spanoulis is currently in the second year of a three-year contract, with the final year being optional.
This development unfolds against a backdrop of significant internal challenges for the team. These include reported salary delays, a public altercation between star players Mike James and Elie Okobo, the departures of Yoan Makoundou and David Michineau, and a severe plantar fascia injury to Nikola Mirotic that could potentially sideline him for the rest of the season, reducing the active roster to just ten players. Furthermore, a financial administrator has been appointed to assess the club’s financial situation ahead of a new court hearing scheduled for April 3rd.
