Georgios Kalaitzakis
Georgios Kalaitzakis (Greek: Γιώργος Καλαϊτζάκης; born January 2, 1999) is a Greek professional basketball player for Panathinaikos of the Greek Basket League and the EuroLeague. He is a 2.02 m (6'7 1⁄2") tall,[1] 87 kg (192 lbs.)[2] combo guard, that can also be used as a point forward. He has been regarded as one of the top NBA draft prospects in Europe, in his age range.
Panathinaikos | |
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Position | Point guard / Shooting guard |
League | Greek Basket League EuroLeague |
Personal information | |
Born | Heraklion, Crete, Greece | January 2, 1999
Nationality | Greek |
Listed height | 6 ft 7.5 in (2.02 m) |
Listed weight | 192 lb (87 kg) |
Career information | |
Playing career | 2016–present |
Career history | |
2016–present | Panathinaikos |
2019–2020 | → Nevėžis Kėdainiai |
Career highlights and awards | |
Professional career
After playing with the junior youth clubs of Aris, Kalaitzakis began his professional career in 2016, with the Greek club Panathinaikos. With Panathinaikos, he won the Greek Cup title in 2016, 2017, and 2019, and also the Greek League championship, in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
In March 2018, Kalaitzakis announced his intention to declare for the 2018 NBA draft.[3] He later withdrew from the draft before the draft's withdrawal deadline.
On August 28, 2019, he signed with Nevėžis Kėdainiai of the Lithuanian Basketball League, on a loan deal from Panathinaikos.[4] In 23 games played in the Lithuanian League's 2019–20 season, he averaged 12.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.0 steals per game, in 28.7 minutes per game.[5]
In April 2020, Kalaitzakis declared for the 2020 NBA draft.[6]
National team career
Kalaitzakis has been a member of the junior national teams of Greece. With Greece's junior national teams, he played at the 2015 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship, the 2016 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship, and the 2017 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship. He also played at the 2018 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship, and the 2019 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship, which he led in scoring, with an average of 19.7 points per game.[7]
Honours and awards
- 3× Greek League Champion: (2017, 2018, 2019)
- 3× Greek Cup Winner: (2016, 2017, 2019)
Personal life
Kalaitzakis' twin brother Panos[8] is also a professional basketball player. He was Georgios' teammate with the Lithuanian League club Nevėžis Kėdainiai.
References
- ΚΑΛΑΪΤΖΑΚΗΣ Γιώργος | ΥΨΟΣ 2,02 (in Greek).
- GEORGIOS KALAITZAKIS Height: 202 cm Weight: 87 kg.
- Greek guard Georgios Kalaitzakis to declare for NBA draft.
- "Prie komandos jungiasi talentingieji broliai Kalaitzakiai" (in Lithuanian). BC Nevėžis Official Website. August 28, 2019. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- GEORGIOS KALAITZAKIS STATISTICS.
- Greek guard Georgios Kalaitzakis declares for NBA draft.
- PLAYERS STATISTICS.
- "Nevezis signs Georgios and Panagiotis Kalaitzakis". Sportando. August 28, 2019. Retrieved August 28, 2019.