Giorgos Gasparis
Giorgos Gasparis (alternative spellings: Georgios, Giorgios) (Greek: Γιώργος Γάσπαρης; born January 31, 1965, in Greece) is a retired Greek professional basketball player. At a height of 1.93 metres (6 ft 4 in), he played at the point guard and shooting guard positions.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 31, 1965 Nea Smyrni, Athens, Greece |
| Nationality | Greek |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Career information | |
| NBA draft | 1987: undrafted |
| Playing career | 1981–1996 |
| Position | Point guard / shooting guard |
| Career history | |
| 1981–1992 | Panionios |
| 1992–1994 | Aris |
| 1994–1995 | Pagrati |
| 1995–1996 | Irakleio |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Professional career
Gasparis played with Panionios, Aris, Pagrati, and Irakleio. In 1991, Gasparis scored 20 points (being the Top Scorer) in the Greek Cup final game between Panionios and PAOK, leading Panionios to victory. To date, that is the one and only major title for Panionios.
In 1993, Gasparis won the FIBA European Cup (FIBA Saporta Cup), against Efes, while playing with Aris. He was also a Greek Cup finalist the same year.
National team career
Gasparis was a member of the senior men's Greek national basketball team that finished in 6th place at the 1990 FIBA World Championship. He also played at EuroBasket 1991.
External links
- FIBA Archive Profile 1
- FIBA Archive Profile 2
- FIBA Europe Profile
- Hellenic Basketball Federation Profile (in Greek)