Mathias Lessort moves to Panathinaikos / News - Basketnews.com

Mathias Lessort signed a two-year deal with Panathinaikos, joining Luca Vildoza as another Serbian powerhouse signing.

Credit: Partizan Mozzart Bet/Emilija Jovanovic Credit Partizan Mozzart Bet/Emilija Jovanovic

After announcing the arrival of Luca Vildoza on Monday, Panathinaikos Athens delivered yet another marquee signing by bringing in Mathias Lessort on a two-year contract, according to the official club's information.

3-pointers this season

36%9,0Points made:9,0Accuracy:36,3%Place in standings:11Record max:13Record min:4Most made 3FGs:Paris LeeTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsSchedule

The former Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade center was a force in the paint all season long and went on to lead the EuroLeague in rebounds (7.1 RPG) while placing second in average PIR (19.1).

Besides making the All-EuroLeague First Team, Lessort tied for the league lead with eight double-doubles and became one of just 10 players in the last decade to average more than 3 offensive rebounds per game.

He also registered 12.0 points, 1.4 assists, and 0.8 blocks over 38 EuroLeague games in 2022-23.

His ABA League numbers marked 10.1 points, 5.9 boards, and 15.7 PIR over 22 appearances.

The 27-year-old leaves Partizan as the ABA League champion, All-ABA League Team member, and Best Defender. He has had a two-year stint with the black-and-white team, creating an extraordinary bond with Partizan supporters while celebrating victories and even participating in fans' weddings as a best man.

In total, Lessort boasts four years of EuroLeague experience with Crvena Zvezda, Bayern, Maccabi, and Partizan.

Lessort follows Vildoza, Kostas Antetokounmpo, and Dimitris Moraitis, who have all joined Ergin Ataman's project at Panathinaikos this summer.

Panathinaikos Athens

Position Player Status PG Paris Lee Signed until 2023 +1 PG/SG Luca Vildoza(story) Signed until 2026 SG Matt Thomas Signed until 2024 SG Marius Grigonis Signed until 2024 SG Georgios Kalaitzakis Signed until 2024 SG Dimitris Moraitis(story) Signed until 2026 SG/SF Panagiotis Kalaitzakis Signed until 2024 +1 SF/PF Lefteris Mantzoukas Signed until 2025 PF Nikos Chougkaz Signed until 2025 PF/C Kostas Antetokounmpo(story) Signed until 2025 C Mathias Lessort(story) Signed until 2025 Coach Ergin Ataman(signed until 2025) Expired contract Georgios Papagiannis, Mateusz Ponitka, Derrick Williams, Nate Wolters, Arturas Gudaitis, Lefteris Bochoridis Rumored to leave Nate Wolters, Arturas Gudaitis Interested Kevin Punter, Georgios Papagiannis, Ioannis Papapetrou, Dinos Mitoglou

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