Argiris Papapetrou Explained

Argiris Papapetrou
Αργύρης Παπαπέτρου
Height Ft:6
Height In:9
Weight Lbs:245
Nationality:Greek
Birth Date:21 February 1965
Birth Place:Aiginio, Greece
Career Start:1983
Career End:1997
Career Position:Power forward / center
Career Number:10
Years1:1983–1985
Team1:Pierikos
Years2:1985–1994
Team2:Panathinaikos
Years3:1994–1996
Team3:Apollon Patras
Years4:1996–1997
Team4:Irakleio
Cyears1:2005–2006
Cteam1:Panathinaikos Women
Highlights:As player:

Argiris Papapetrou (alternate spellings: Argirios, Argyris, Argyrios) (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Αργύρης Παπαπέτρου; born February 21, 1965) is a retired Greek professional basketball player and coach. At 6'9" (2.06 m) in height, he played at the power forward and center positions.

Professional career

Papapetrou started his playing career with Pierikos. In 1985, he moved to Panathinaikos, and with them, he won the Greek Cup title in 1986 and 1993. In 1994, he moved to Apollon Patras, and in 1996, he joined Irakleio.

National team career

Papapetrou was a member of the senior men's Greek national team. He played with Greece at the 1984 FIBA European Olympic Qualifying Tournament and the 1994 FIBA World Championship. He also played with Greece at the Balkan Championship in 1985 and 1990.

Coaching career

After the end of his playing career, Papapetrou worked as a basketball coach. He was the head coach of Panathinaikos Women, during the 2005–06 season.

Personal life

Papapetrou's sons, Ioannis Papapetrou and Georgios Papapetrou, are also professional basketball players.

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