Nikos Chatzivrettas
Basketball player, European Champion
Born
May 26th, 1977
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Greece
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Played professional basketball primarily in Greece. Achieved prominence as a member of the national basketball team, contributing to Greece's success in international competitions. Competed in the Greek Basket League, showcasing skills as a guard. Instrumental in Greece's victory at the EuroBasket 2005 tournament, which marked a significant achievement in the nation's basketball history.
Winning the EuroBasket 2005 with Greece
Playing for AEK Athens and Panathinaikos
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