Georgios Georgakis (alternate spellings: Giorgos, George, Yiorgos) (Greek: Γιώργος Γεωργάκης; born 18 March 1991 in Maroussi, Athens, Greece) is a Greek professional basketball player who last played for Aris of the Greek Basket League. He is a 2.05 m[1] (6 ft 8 3⁄4 in) tall center.
| Free agent | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 18 March 1991 Maroussi, Athens, Greece |
| Nationality | Greek |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8.75 in (2.05 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| NBA draft | 2013: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2010–present |
| Career history | |
| 2010–2012 | Kavala |
| 2012–2013 | Olympiacos |
| 2013–2014 | Trikala Aries |
| 2014–2015 | KAOD |
| 2015–2016 | Koroivos |
| 2016–2017 | Doxa Lefkadas |
| 2017–2018 | Iraklis Thessaloniki |
| 2018–2019 | Kolossos Rodou |
| 2020–2021 | Aris Thessaloniki |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Professional career
editGeorgakis began his professional career with the Greek Basket League club Kavala in 2010. In 2012, he signed with Olympiacos. With Olympiacos, he won the EuroLeague championship in 2013.
In 2013, he moved to the Greek club Trikala Aries. After that, he played with the Greek clubs KAOD, Koroivos, Doxa Lefkadas, Iraklis, and Kolossos Rodou. In January 2020, Georgakis signed with Aris Thessaloniki.
National team career
editWith the junior national teams of Greece, Georgakis played at the following tournaments: the 2006 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship, the 2007 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship, the 2008 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship, the 2009 FIBA Under-19 World Cup, the 2009 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship, the 2010 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship, and the 2011 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship.
He won the gold medal at the 2008 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship, the silver medal at the 2009 FIBA Under-19 World Cup, and the silver medal at the 2010 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship.