Prodromos Nikolaidis

Basketball player with AEK Athens

Prodromos Nikolaidis - Basketball player with AEK Athens
Born

July 13th, 1978
47 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Greece

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Born in 1978 in Greece, a basketball player played for AEK Athens and competed in the Greek Basket League. He made significant contributions to his team's performance during his tenure. Career highlights include participation in domestic and international competitions, showcasing skills as a shooting guard. Notable for leadership on the court and contributing to the team's strategic plays.

Played for AEK Athens

Competed in the Greek Basket League

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