Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of Efthimios Rentzias:

Player Profile

  • 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.

Efthimios Rentzias’ player archetype was that of a traditional interior center: a big-bodied 6-foot-11, 250-pound post presence who operated mainly around the rim, gave teams size in the paint, and played a fairly straightforward brand of basketball built on finishing, screening, rebounding, and using his frame to hold ground inside. Offensively, he was more functional than flashy, leaning on close-range scoring and interior touch rather than creation off the dribble, while defensively his role was to protect the lane with size, contest near the basket, and anchor possessions through positional strength more than speed or switchability. Physically, Rentzias brought classic old-school center dimensions, and his overall play style fit the mold of a European back-to-the-basket big who could help control the paint, provide depth at the five, and complement higher-usage perimeter players without needing the offense built around him. (NBA)

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.

Sources:

NBA.com — Efthimios Rentzias | Center | Philadelphia 76ers
EuroLeague — EFTHYMIOS RENTZIAS
Basketball-Reference — Efthimios Rentzias Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
FIBA — Efthymios Rentzias – Greece – Player profile