Antonis Fotsis is one of the famous Basketball Player, who was born on the memorable day of April 1 in the year 1981. Antonis Fotsis is a proud citizen of Greece.
6’10” power forward and center who became captain of the Greek national team.
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Antonis Fotsis continues to be an inspiration for many.
Personal Information
Details about Antonis Fotsis
Popular As:
Antonis Fotsis
First Name:
Antonis
Last Name:
Fotsis
Gender:
Male
Birthday:
April 1
Birth Year:
1981
Age:
42-years
Career
He debuted with the Greek League club Ilysiakos in 1996, but moved to Panathinaikos in 1997 when he was 16.
He played one season in the NBA after being selected by the Vancouver Grizzlies in the 2001 NBA Draft’s 2nd round, 47th overall.
Family
He was born in Maroussi, Athens. He earned the nickname Batman, after the fictional character created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger.
Antonis Fotsis Timeline
1996
Fotsis began his professional career in 1996, with the Greek League club Ilysiakos.
1997
He then transferred to the Greek club Panathinaikos (PAO) in 1997, just at the age of sixteen.
1998
While being the most dominant-youth aged talent in Greece at the time, he twice participated in the Nike Hoop Summit All-World Team (1998, 1999).
1999
He got little playing time in his first two seasons with Panathinaikos, but he managed to become one of the team's key players during the 1999–00 season.
2001
Fotsis was selected by the Vancouver Grizzlies (who were relocated to Memphis right after the draft) in the 2nd round (48th overall) of the 2001 NBA draft.
2002
He scored a career high 21 points against the Orlando Magic on January 19, 2002.
2003
In 2003, he moved to the Spanish League club Real Madrid.
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2004
With Real Madrid, he was one of the key contributors on the teams that made it to the EuroCup Finals in 2004, and won the Spanish League championship in 2005.
2005
In 2005, he then transferred to the Russian Superleague club Dynamo Moscow.
2006
Fotsis won the EuroCup championship in 2006 with Dynamo.
2007
On March 21, 2007, in a winner-take-all EuroLeague 2006–07 season showdown with Italian League power Benetton Treviso, for second place in their Top 16 group, and a place in the quarterfinals, Fotsis scored 22 points, and set a single-game EuroLeague post year 2000 record with 24 rebounds, helping Dynamo score a 68-65 overtime win.
2008
In 2008, he returned to Panathinaikos.
2009
He also played more minutes than any other "Greens" player in the 2009 EuroLeague Final Four.
2010
He was also a member of the Greek men's national teams that played at the 2010 FIBA World Championship, the 2011 EuroBasket, the 2012 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament, and the 2013 EuroBasket.
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2011
In July 2011, he signed with Olimpia Milano of the Italian League, for two seasons.
2013
On July 2, 2013, Panathinaikos announced that they had signed Fotsis for three seasons.
2016
In 2016, Fotsis signed a new two-year contract with Panathinaikos.
2017
On July 25, 2017, he parted ways with Panathinaikos.
2022
Fotsis was inducted into the Greek Basket League Hall of Fame in 2022.
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