Nikos Michalos
Nikolaos "Nikos" Michalos (alternate spelling: Mihalos) (Greek: Νικόλαος "Νίκος" Μίχαλος; born May 21, 1977 in Maroussi, Athens, Greece) is a Greek former professional basketball player. At a height of 1.92 m (6'3 3⁄4") tall, he played at the point guard and shooting guard positions.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 21, 1977 Maroussi, Athens, Greece |
| Nationality | Greek |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3.75 in (1.92 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| NBA draft | 1999 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 1995–present |
| Position | Point guard / Shooting guard |
| Career history | |
| 1995–1997 | Peiraikos Syndesmos |
| 1997–1998 | Olympiacos |
| 1998–1999 | Panionios |
| 1999–2000 | Esperos Kallitheas |
| 2000–2002 | Milon |
| 2002–2003 | Esperos Kallitheas |
| 2003–2004 | AGE Chalkida |
| 2004–2005 | Palaio Faliro |
| 2005–2006 | Milon |
| 2006–2007 | Doukas |
| 2007–2008 | Keravnos Aigio |
| 2008–2010 | Near East |
| 2010–2011 | Pagrati |
| 2011–2012 | Ermis Peramatos |
| 2012–2013 | Egaleo |
| 2013–2015 | Papagou |
| 2015–2017 | Panionios |
| 2018–2019 | Ethnikos Piraeus |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Professional career
In his pro career, Michalos played in the top-tier level Greek Basket League, with Peiraikos Syndesmos, Olympiacos, Panionios, Esperos Kallitheas, and Milon. While with Olympiacos, he played in the 1997 McDonald's Championship Final, against the Chicago Bulls. As a member of Panionios, he played in the European-wide 3rd-tier level FIBA Korać Cup, during the 1998–99 season.[1]
Late in his career, he became the team captain of Panionios. He joined Ethnikos Piraeus in 2018.
National team career
Michalos was a member of the junior national teams of Greece. He played at the 1998 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship.[2]
Personal life
Michalos' father, Takis Michalos, was a Greek professional water polo player and coach.