Dimitris Diamantidis

Professional Basketball Player, EuroLeague Star

Dimitris Diamantidis - Professional Basketball Player, EuroLeague Star
Born

May 6th, 1980
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Greece

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A professional basketball player, significant achievements occurred in the Greek League and EuroLeague. Played for Panathinaikos from 1999 to 2016, contributing to numerous championships. Renowned for exceptional defensive skills and playmaking abilities. A key figure in the Greek national team, winning a silver medal at the 2006 FIBA World Championship and a bronze medal at the 2009 EuroBasket.

Won the EuroLeague championship in 2009, 2011, and 2012

Named EuroLeague Final Four MVP in 2007 and 2011

Selected to the All-EuroLeague First Team multiple times

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