 On April 28, 1993, Janković nearly fatally injured himself during a Greek League playoff game between Panionios and Panathinaikos in Nea Smyrni, Athens, Greece, on the home court of Panionios.The injury occurred eight minutes before the end of a tense playoff match.Janković scored a basket on a drive to the hoop while being guarded by Panathinaikos player Fragiskos Alvertis.