Last Updated on September 11, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is the detailed profile of Theodoros Papaloukas:

  • Full Name: Theodoros “Theo” Papaloukas
  • Nationality: Greek
  • Age: Born on May 8, 1977
  • Hometown: Athens, Greece
  • Height: 6 feet 7 inches (2.00 meters)
  • Weight: 210 pounds (95 kg) during his playing career
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 meters)
  • Shoe Size: Men’s US size 14 (varies)
  • Number: 4, 5, 10 (depending on the team)
  • Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
  • High School: Grew up in Greece, where a formal U.S.-style high school basketball system did not apply
  • College: Did not attend college in the U.S.; developed through Greek youth basketball systems
  • NBA Draft: Undrafted; never played in the NBA
  • Teams Played For:
    • Ampelokipoi (1995–1997)
    • Pagrati (1997–1999)
    • Olympiacos (1999–2001)
    • CSKA Moscow (2002–2008, 2010–2011)
    • Olympiacos (2008–2010)
    • Maccabi Tel Aviv (2011–2012)
  • Championship Rings:
    • 2 EuroLeague championships (2006, 2008 with CSKA Moscow)
    • Multiple Greek League championships with Olympiacos
  • Kids: At least one child (details are not widely publicized)
  • Siblings: Information about his siblings is not widely publicized

Theodoros Papaloukas is regarded as one of the best European guards in basketball history. He played a key role in CSKA Moscow’s dominance in the mid-2000s and was known for his incredible court vision, leadership, and versatility as a tall point guard. He was a vital player for the Greek national team, helping them win the 2005 EuroBasket and reach the finals of the 2006 FIBA World Championship. He was inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame in 2022.