Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed profile of Theodoros Papaloukas:

Player Profile

  • 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

Player Archetype / Play Style

Theodoras Papaloukas’s player archetype was that of a jumbo floor general: a tall, cerebral lead guard who controlled tempo, created angles, and bent games with patience more than raw explosiveness. Defensively, he brought unusual versatility for a guard, using his 6-foot-7 frame to switch across perimeter assignments, bother passing lanes, and hold up against bigger matchups, while offensively he was at his best as a pick-and-roll orchestrator and half-court creator whose passing vision, timing, and command of space made teammates better. Physically, Papaloukas stood out for his size, length, and composure rather than burst, and that combination shaped a methodical play style built on probing, reading the second line of defense, delivering sharp passes, and controlling big moments without needing to dominate as a volume scorer. He was the kind of guard who could come off the bench or start, settle a game, and quietly take it over through decision-making, matchup manipulation, and all-around backcourt intelligence. (Euroleague Basketball)

Sources:

EuroLeague — THEODOROS PAPALOUKAS Profile
FIBA Basketball — Theo Papaloukas (Greece) – Basketball Stats, Height, Age
We Are Basket — Euroleague Legends – Theodoros Papaloukas