Georgios Apostolidis

Georgios Apostolidis (alternate spelling: Giorgos) (Greek: Γιώργος Αποστολίδης; born June 22, 1984) is a Greek professional basketball player. He is 2.00 m[1] (6 ft 6 3⁄4 in) tall. He can play at the point guard, shooting guard, point forward, and small forward positions.

For the Greek footballer, see Georgios Apostolidis (footballer).
Georgios Apostolidis
Γιώργος Αποστολίδης
Ahagia
PositionShooting guard / small forward
Personal information
Born (1984-06-22) June 22, 1984
Thessaloniki, Greece
NationalityGreek
Listed height6 ft 6.75 in (2.00 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
Playing career2000–present
Career history
2000–2003PAOK
2003–2005Iraklis Thessaloniki
2005–2007Olympia Larissa
2007–2008Panellinios
2008–2009AEL 1964
2009–2010Trikala 2000
2010–2011PAOK
2011–2013Ilysiakos
2013–2014Panathinaikos
2014–2015Doxa Lefkadas
2015–2016Iraklis Thessaloniki
2016–2017Holargos
2017–2018Apollon Patras
2018–2020Gefyra Patras
2020–presentAhagia
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men’s Basketball
Representing  Greece
FIBA U21 World Cup
Silver medal – second place 2005 Argentina Under-21
FIBA U19 World Cup
Bronze medal – third place 2003 Greece Under-19
FIBA Europe U18 Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2002 Germany Under-18

Professional career

Apostolidis has played with clubs such as: PAOK, Iraklis, Olympia Larissa,[2] Panellinios, AEL 1964 GS, Trikala 2000, Ilysiakos, and Panathinaikos in his professional career. Apostolidis signed with Olympiacos Piraeus, in July 2007, and he was loaned to Panellinios[3] [4] In October 2014, he signed a contract with Doxa Lefkadas.[5] He appeared in 23 games for the team, averaging 11.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.5 steals per game, in 30.4 minutes per game.[6]

In September 2015, Apostolidis signed with Iraklis Thessaloniki of the Greek 2nd Division.[7]

National team career

Apostolidis was a member of the Greek junior national teams. He won the bronze medal at the 2002 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship, the bronze medal at the 2003 FIBA Under-19 World Championship, and the silver medal at the 2005 FIBA Under-21 World Championship. He also played at the 2004 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship.

Awards and honors

Club career

References
  1. Archive.FIBA.com Georgios APOSTOLIDIS Height: 200cm/6'7".
  2. Euroleague.net Reds Add Apostolidis.
  3. euroleague.net Olympiakos inks Apostolidis
  4. eurocupbasketball.com Panellinios gets Apostolidis from reds
  5. Loutsi, Alexandra (4 October 2014). Δόξα Λευκάδας: Συμφωνία με Αποστολίδη! (in Greek). Onsports.gr. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  6. "DOXA LEFKADA (Total Stats Regular Season After day ) - Championship 2014-15 Division A2". Galanis Sports Data. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  7. Mantzioukis, Giorgos (2 September 2015). Και επίσημα στον Ηρακλή ο Αποστολίδης! (in Greek). Bluearena.gr. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
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