Championship Game rematch rekindles Spanoulis-Jasikevicius rivalry

From teammates to rivals, Jasikevicius and Spanoulis write another chapter in their EuroLeague saga

When two former EuroLeague legends meet on the sidelines, the spotlight naturally shifts from the players to the coaches. That’s exactly the case with Sarunas Jasikevicius, 49, and Vassilis Spanoulis, 43 — two icons whose paths have intertwined for decades and now collide again in Round 15 of the 2025-26 Regular Season.

This coaching rivalry began last season when Spanoulis took charge of AS Monaco, with Jasikevicius having already spent nearly a decade on EuroLeague sidelines. Both made stunning transitions from dominant guards to elite tacticians, culminating in an unforgettable showdown in Abu Dhabi for the EuroLeague crown. Fenerbahce prevailed, giving Jasikevicius his first coaching title and his first win over Spanoulis when it mattered most.