Georgios Kalaitzis
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Born | Doukas | August 29, 1976||||||||||||||
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2015–2023 | Panathinaikos (Youth academy) | ||||||||||||||
2020–2022 | Panathinaikos (assistant) | ||||||||||||||
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Georgios Kalaitzis (also spelled Giorgos;
basketball coach and former professional player, who last served as the youth academy head coach for Panathinaikos of the Greek Basket League and the EuroLeague. During his playing career, at a height of 1.96 m (6'5") tall, Kalaitzis played at the point guard, shooting guard and small forward
positions.
Professional career
In his pro
Doukas, of the Greek 3rd Division.[1]
National team career
With
2001 EuroBasket
.
Coaching career
Kalaitzis became the
Panathinaikos, working as an assistant coach to Rick Pitino
.
Awards and accomplishments
Pro career
- 2× EuroLeague Champion: (2000, 2002)
- 8× Greek League Champion: (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
- 3× Greek Cup Winner: (2003, 2005, 2006)
- 3× Greek League All-Star: (2001, 2003, 2004)
Greek junior national team
- 1995 FIBA Under-19 World Cup: Gold