Dimitris Papadopoulos (basketball)

Dimitris Papadopoulos
Personal information
Born (1966-08-15) August 15, 1966
Thessaloniki, Greece
Nationality Greek
Listed height 6 ft 7.5 in (2.02 m)
Career information
Playing career 1985–1999
Position Small forward / Power forward
Career history
1985–1995 Iraklis
1995–1999 AEK
Medals
Representing  Greece
EuroBasket
1989 Yugoslavia National Team

Dimitris Papadopoulos (Greek: Δημήτρης Παπαδόπουλος; born August 15, 1966, in Greece), also known by his nickname, "The Doctor", is a retired Greek professional basketball player. After, his retirement he became an Anesthesiologist.

Professional career

Papadopoulos played with Iraklis. Papadopoulos and Lefteris Kakiousis were the key players of the team in those days. He was a Greek Cup finalist in 1994. Papadopoulos is the 2nd leading scorer, the 1st rebounder, the 1st in 3 point field goals made, and the 3rd player in number of games played, in the history of Iraklis' club.[1]

He also played with AEK Athens.

Greek national team

Papadopoulos was also a member of the senior men's Greek national basketball team that won the silver medal at the EuroBasket 1989. He was also a member of the Greek national team that finished in 6th place at the 1990 FIBA World Championship.

References

  1. ↑ HOME (in Greek).


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