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Sasha Vezenkov addressed his future upon the season finish: "If this was the last game with Olympiacos, I thank them very much."

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The Greek League Finals reached its climax at OAKA Arena during Game 4, but unfortunately, the intensity spilled over into an unexpected disruption.

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Prior to the conclusion of the third quarter, a barrage of thrown objects interrupted the game, with Olympiacos Piraeus leading 63-35.

Despite the incidents, which ended up in a forfeit, the Reds secured their 14th Greek championship in the team's illustrious history.

Following the event, Olympiacos star forward Sasha Vezenkov shared his thoughts with Gazzetta.gr, shedding light on the fan violence and contemplating his own future.

"Certainly, as players, we want to finish games regardless of the result, that's our job," he started. "I will not play it as an expert but these images are not suitable for sports, in a society that is sick at all levels, this is the icing on the cake. It does not happen only in this arena, it is a frequent phenomenon.

"A year ago, we lost a child due to fan violence, what should be done to stop it? I don't know what measures should be taken but things have to change. All over Europe, everything is going well, and we are the exception," Vezenkov underlined.

Panathinaikos Athens are facing the heaviest possible sanction, as the Greens were already carrying a one-game suspension over into the new season for the objects (water and yogurt) thrown at Olympiacos' bench in Game 2.

"We can't say anything to them, we can't imagine that such things are happening, even in our [Piece and Friendship] stadium. We condemn every form of violence, it's a shame," EuroLeague MVP said. "The level of the Greek league is not like Italy or Spain, but we have teams that represent the country in the EuroLeague, we have other teams in other European competitions. Today, Giannis Antetokounmpo came to see the game, what will he say?"

In addition, Vezenkov once again took a moment to reflect on his own future, considering the path that lies ahead for him and a possible leap to the NBA, Sacramento Kings.

"For now, I want to enjoy the title with my teammates because every trophy is important, nothing is taken for granted in sports. I will look at my options and what I should do. If this was the last game with Olympiacos, I thank them very much. But I will certainly think very carefully, at the moment, I want to relax."

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