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The Legacy of Georgios Printezis

An analytical deep dive into the career milestones and achievements of a legendary European basketball player, focusing on his EuroLeague success and national team contributions.

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Georgios Printezis
Γεώργιος Πρίντεζης
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Printezis with Olympiacos, 2022
Personal Information
Born 22 February 1985 (age 40)
Syros, Greece
Listed height 2.05 m (6 ft 9 in)
Listed weight 105 kg (231 lb)
Career Information
NBA draft 2007: 2nd round, 58th overall pick
Drafted by San Antonio Spurs
Playing career 2001–2022
Position Power forward
Number 16, 7, 8, 15

Georgios Printezis, often affectionately known as "The Saint," is a distinguished former Greek professional basketball player. He is widely recognized for his impactful tenure with Olympiacos Piraeus, a club where he spent the majority of his illustrious career, competing in both the Greek Basket League and the premier EuroLeague.

Printezis' career spanned from 2001 to 2022, during which he established himself as a formidable power forward. His contributions extended beyond club play, notably featuring prominently for the senior Greek national basketball team.

Career Trajectory

Early Years and Greek League

Printezis began his professional journey in Greece, initially developing his skills within the Olympiacos system. For the 2006-07 season, he was loaned to Olympia Larissa in the Greek League, where he averaged 11.5 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. His performance that season earned him the Greek League Best Young Player award and a victory in the slam dunk competition at the Greek All-Star Game weekend, signaling his burgeoning potential.

  • Loaned to Olympia Larissa (2006-07), averaging 11.5 PPG and 3.9 RPG.
  • Won the Greek League Best Young Player award (2007).
  • Won the Greek All-Star Game Slam Dunk contest (2007).
  • Returned to Olympiacos following his successful loan spell.

Stint in Málaga

In 2009, Printezis made a significant move to the Spanish ACB League, signing a three-year contract with Unicaja Málaga. This period represented an important phase in his development, exposing him to a highly competitive European league and further honing his skills before his eventual return to Olympiacos.

Return to Olympiacos and European Glory

Printezis' career is intrinsically linked with Olympiacos Piraeus. His return in 2011 marked the beginning of a highly successful era. He was instrumental in securing back-to-back EuroLeague championships in 2012 and 2013. His game-winning shot against CSKA Moscow in the 2012 EuroLeague Final, off an assist from Vassilis Spanoulis, remains an iconic moment in the competition's history.

  • Won back-to-back EuroLeague titles (2012, 2013).
  • Hit a legendary game-winning shot in the 2012 EuroLeague Final.
  • Extended his contract multiple times, demonstrating loyalty and commitment.
  • Concluded his playing career with Olympiacos after the 2021-22 season, serving as team captain.

NBA Draft Rights

Drafted and Traded

Georgios Printezis entered the NBA landscape when he was selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the second round (58th overall) of the 2007 NBA Draft. His draft rights were subsequently traded multiple times, involving teams such as the Toronto Raptors, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, Portland Trail Blazers, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Atlanta Hawks, before eventually landing with the Spurs again.

  • Selected 58th overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2007 NBA Draft.
  • Rights traded to Toronto Raptors (in exchange for Goran Dragić draft rights).
  • Rights traded to Dallas Mavericks (in exchange for Alexis Ajinça).
  • Rights traded to New York Knicks (along with Tyson Chandler).
  • Rights traded to Portland Trail Blazers (in a deal sending Raymond Felton to New York).
  • Rights traded to Oklahoma City Thunder (in exchange for Eric Maynor).
  • Rights traded to Atlanta Hawks (in exchange for Sofoklis Schortsanitis).
  • Rights traded back to San Antonio Spurs (in exchange for Tiago Splitter).

Despite holding NBA draft rights, Printezis never played in the league, choosing to continue his highly successful career in Europe.

National Team Contributions

International Representation

Printezis was a key member of the Greek senior national basketball team. He represented Greece in numerous major international tournaments, including the 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2009 FIBA EuroBasket, where he was instrumental in securing the bronze medal.

  • Participated in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
  • Won a bronze medal at the 2009 FIBA EuroBasket.
  • Competed in multiple FIBA World Cups and EuroBasket tournaments, including 2010 FIBA World Championship, 2013 EuroBasket, 2014 FIBA World Cup, 2015 EuroBasket, 2017 EuroBasket, and 2019 FIBA World Cup.
  • Also represented Greece in Olympic Qualifying Tournaments and World Cup Qualifiers.

Accolades and Honors

European Distinction

Printezis' individual accolades reflect his standing as one of Europe's elite players during his era. He was recognized with an All-EuroLeague First Team selection in 2017 and was named to the EuroLeague 2010–2020 All-Decade Team, underscoring his consistent excellence over a decade.

  • EuroLeague 2010–2020 All-Decade Team (2020)
  • All-EuroLeague First Team (2017)
  • EuroLeague MVP of the Month (April 2015)
  • Multiple EuroLeague MVP of the Round selections
  • Eurobasket.com All-Europe First Team (2017)

Domestic Dominance

Domestically, Printezis achieved significant success, particularly with Olympiacos. He secured four Greek League championships and three Greek Cups. His individual performances were also highly decorated, including multiple Greek League Finals MVP awards and consistent selections to All-Greek League teams, highlighting his sustained impact on the domestic stage.

  • Greek League Hall of Fame inductee (2022)
  • 2x Greek League Finals MVP (2012, 2015)
  • 5x All-Greek League First Team selections
  • 4x All-Greek League Second Team selections
  • Multiple selections for Greek League Forward of the Year
  • Greek League Domestic Player of the Year (2017)
  • Greek Cup Finals Top Scorer (2012)
  • Olympiacos Piraeus' All-Time EuroLeague Rebounding Leader
  • Olympiacos Piraeus' All-Time Greek League Top Scorer
  • Number 15 retired by Olympiacos Piraeus (2024)

Career Statistics

EuroLeague Performance

Printezis' statistical output in the EuroLeague was consistently high, particularly during his championship years with Olympiacos. His ability to contribute across multiple categories, including points, rebounds, and assists, made him a vital asset to his team's success.

EuroLeague Career Statistics
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG PIR
2002–03 Olympiacos 302.0———.3———0.00.0
2003–04 30.91.000——.3———0.70.7
2004–05 105.2———.0———0.0-1.0
2005–06 808.9.611.500.5001.1.1.3—3.82.4
2007–08 211019.0.513.238.6093.2.6.3.26.76.2
2008–09 201518.7.636.500.5173.3.6.4.18.88.5
2009–10 Málaga 12624.2.517.421.7504.3.8.7.211.711.2
2010–11 14815.6.386.182.6882.7.3.2.15.63.7
2011–12† Olympiacos 21421.8.500.310.8644.11.2.3.310.611.3
2012–13† 292720.9.465.312.7504.01.0.2.110.510.1
2013–14 211421.2.443.273.6594.71.0.4.210.210.3
2014–15 201325.1.486.300.6964.81.0.4.212.213.2
2015–16 212025.3.561.364.6985.51.3.2.114.115.4
2016–17 323225.4.468.403.7005.11.0.7.212.814.9
2017–18 282725.6.466.343.6915.51.4.5.312.013.7
2018–19 302625.6.480.308.6215.21.3.4.210.612.6
2019–20 252125.0.526.371.6904.31.2.4.211.813.8
2020–21 311418.2.561.436.5692.71.0.3.18.58.9
2021–22 3509.3.485.375.8461.2.3.1.03.63.3
Career 37523720.3.543.340.6853.9.9.3.29.610.2

Domestic League Performance

Printezis also showcased his scoring and rebounding prowess in domestic competitions, notably in the Greek Basket League. His consistent performances, particularly during Olympiacos' championship runs, cemented his status as a dominant force in Greek basketball.

Greek Basket League Career Statistics
Year Team League GP MPG 2P% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2002-03 Greece Olympiacos HEBA A1 116.5.461–.5621.8.0.0.01.9
2003-04 Greece Olympiacos HEBA A1 45.4.666–.6661.7.0.0.03
2004-05 Greece Olympiacos HEBA A1 18.4.750––.0.0.0.06
2005-06 Greece Olympiacos HEBA A1 2314.1.636.230.6923.1.5.4.36.2
2006-07 Greece Olympia Larissas HEBA A1 2621.1.577.396.7114.0.8.4.311.5
2007-08 Greece Olympiacos HEBA A1 3620.0.620269.7434.91.4.7.08.6
2008-09 Greece Olympiacos HEBA A1 3018.4.632363.7043.9.8.5.09.6
2009-10 Spain Unicaja Malaga ACB 2821.4.597.235.8293.3.9.7.210.2
2010-11 Spain Unicaja Malaga ACB 1913.5.534.233.8262.71.1.8.57.5
2010-11 Greece Olympiacos HEBA A1 810.0.692545.7231.6.0.0.05.5
2011-12† Greece Olympiacos HEBA A1 3421.1.694*.380.7413.8.9.8.113.0
2012-13 Greece Olympiacos HEBA A1 3222.5.655.313.7664.71.3.6.013.7
2013-14 Greece Olympiacos HEBA A1 3120.2.592.291.7364.61.0.5.111.3
2014-15† Greece Olympiacos HEBA A1 2420.5.597.381.6273.31.0.5.211.0
2015-16† Greece Olympiacos HEBA A1 2520.6.557.317.5844.41.2.3.09.7
2016-17 Greece Olympiacos HEBA A1 3121.0.440.327.5694.11.3.6.29.1
2017-18 Greece Olympiacos HEBA A1 2520.0.465.295.7665.41.6.4.48.8
2018-19 Greece Olympiacos HEBA A1 2020.0.570.193.5534.71.2.1.110.4
2021-22† Greece Olympiacos HEBA A1 2911.5.671.324.7302.30.9.2.05.3

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References

References

  1.  Sportando.net Printezis to land in Malaga.
  2.  Euroleague.net Final Four Game 2 - May 13, 2012 - SINAN ERDEM ARENA GAME REPORT CSKA Moscow 61 - 62 Olympiacos.
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