1.   As far as the box office is concerned, the ultimate financial success of the tournament will depend on the fortunes of the Greek team.

2.   After much litigation this summer, courts in Boston ruled that Wilkins had not breached his Greek team contract and thus was owed payments stipulated by the deal.

3.   But since the Dream Team was expected in Greece, it was scheduled at the opposite venue every night from the Greek team.

4.   Celtics president and coach Rick Pitino said last night that Gaston did not squash the deal with the Greek team.

5.   His Greek team, Panathinaikos, has sent faxes to some American-based agents notifying them that Vrankovic will play in the NBA next year.

6.   His club, Panathinaikos of Athens, could become the first Greek team to win the European championship when it meets FC Barcelona in the final here.

7.   His Greek team, Panathinaikos, claims that because it still has to pay Wilkins, he should be prevented from playing for San Antonio.

8.   His Greek team, Panathinaikos, is on a break after winning eight of its first nine games.

9.   The Greek team has drawn capacity crowds every night.

10.   The Greek team, Panathinaikos, voided the contract and claimed it owed Wilkins nothing.