He played his first three seasons as a pro under Coach Obradovic and won the EuroLeague with him at Panathinaikos
Assist king Nick Calathes reunites with Zeljko Obradovic at Partizan
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When Nick Calathes was first starting his career, he paid his dues under legendary head coach Zeljko Obradovic. Now, the star point guard is reuniting with the coaching master to bring his experience and leadership to a Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade team that aims to reach the top.
Partizan announced that it has signed Calathes (1.96 meters, 36 years old) for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. The playmaker arrives from AS Monaco, where he had made three appearances in the French League this season, but had yet to appear for the club in the EuroLeague. Last season, he averaged 3.7 points and 3.8 assists in 17 EuroLeague games with Monaco.
Partizan will be the fifth EuroLeague club for Calathes, who after debuting with Panathinaikos Athens also played for FC Barcelona and Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul before signing with Monaco. Known for his elite court vision, defensive instincts, and leadership, Calathes brings over a decade of EuroLeague experience to Partizan. In that time, he has built a historic resume.
Calathes is the EuroLeague all-time leader in assists (2,135) and steals (460). He is second in competition history with 318 games started ninth in PIR (4,298) and ninth in games played (371). With 1010 two-point baskets, Calathes is also one away from the top 10 in that category, too. He is one of two players - Mike James being the other - with over 1,000 career points, rebounds and assists.
A EuroLeague champion in his second pro season with Panathinaikos in 2011, Calathes has gone to the Final Four with every team he has played for and reached the championship game with Panathinaikos, Barcelona and Monaco.
He is a two-time All-EuroLeague First Team selection and was named the 20212-13 EuroCup MVP after leading Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar to the championship in that competition. Calathes has also won seven national championships and six national cups in his career.
Born in Florida and a naturalized Greek international, Calathes has represented Greece in multiple international tournaments, including the Olympic Games and the Basketball World Cup. He helped Greece to the bronze medal at EuroBasket 2009.
Calathes's arrival comes amid a string of injuries to key rotation players, including Carlik Jones and Shake Milton. Partizan currently holds a 3–3 record in the EuroLeague.