Georgios Printezis
Basketball player for Olympiakos
Born
February 22nd, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Greece
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Born in Greece in 1985, a professional basketball player has played primarily for Olympiakos in the Greek Basket League and EuroLeague. Developing a reputation as a versatile forward, achieved considerable success with the team, contributing to multiple domestic league titles and European competitions. Notably, played a pivotal role in Olympiakos winning the EuroLeague championship in 2013, securing the title with a last-second basket, which became an iconic moment in his career. Also represented the Greek national team, participating in international tournaments, including the FIBA World Cup.
Winning the EuroLeague with Olympiakos in 2013
Multiple Greek Basket League championships
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