Last Updated on September 7, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of Efthimios Rentzias:

  • Full Name: Efthimios “Efthimis” Rentzias
  • Nationality: Greek
  • Age: Born January 11, 1977
  • Hometown: Trikala, Greece
  • Height: 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
  • Weight: 256 lbs (116 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m) based on height and position
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
  • Jersey Number: #14
  • Position: Power forward / Center
  • High School: (Played professionally in Greece, no high school in the U.S.)
  • College: None (He began his professional career in Europe before entering the NBA)
  • NBA Draft: 1996, 1st round (23rd overall) by the Denver Nuggets (rights traded to the Philadelphia 76ers)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Philadelphia 76ers (2002–2003)
      (Prior to the NBA, Rentzias played for notable European teams including PAOK, FC Barcelona, and AEK Athens.)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: There is limited public information about his children.
  • Siblings: Information about his siblings is not widely available.

Fun Facts

Efthimios Rentzias had a brief NBA career with the Philadelphia 76ers but was more successful in Europe, particularly with FC Barcelona, where he won a EuroLeague championship in 2000. After his playing career, he has remained involved in basketball in Greece, primarily through coaching and development roles. Rentzias is also remembered for his contributions to the Greek national team during international competitions.