Veteran Greek basketball coach Nikos Filippou commented on Vasilis Spanoulis’ new role as coach, expressing admiration for Spanoulis’ ambition. Giannakis wished Spanoulis well in his coaching career, acknowledging his drive. The comments came amidst discussion of Aris Thessaloniki’s recent strong performance and positive turnaround. Filippou specifically stated that Aris’s resurgence is well-deserved by its fanbase. The remarks highlight a respectful dynamic between established figures in Greek basketball. No further details regarding the specifics of Spanoulis’ coaching plans or Aris’s performance were provided in the source.