Kostas Tsartsaris

October 17, 1979

Veroia, Imathia Prefecture, Greece

At 6 ft 10 ¾ in (210 m) tall and 115.4 kg (255 lb) in weight, he played at the mainly at the power forward position, but he could also play at the center position if needed. Tsartsaris was first noticed by professional Greek clubs as a wonder kid, when he was playing in the lower divisions for the team of Philippos of Veria. Throughout the season he averaged 20.7 points, 11.3 rebounds and 4.5 blocks per game. He returned to Greece in 1998, and he was signed on a free transfer by Near East. The following year, he moved to Peristeri, and in 2002, he moved to Panathinaikos. With Panathinaikos, he was the Greek Cup Most Valuable Player for 3 consecutive years (2006, 2007, 2008). In June 2013, after conquering the double in Greece, by winning both the Greek League and Greek Cup in the same season, Tsartsaris announced his decision to finish his career, after wearing Panathinaikos" jersey for 11 successful years. Tsartsaris began his coaching career in 2014. Pro career.

Kostas Tsartsaris

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Education

Because Philippos did not allow him to move to another Greek club, he chose at the age of 17 to move for one year (1997-1998 season) to the Icelandic League club U.M.F. Grindavik.

Career

At 6 ft 10 ¾ in (210 m) tall and 115.4 kg (255 lb) in weight, he played at the mainly at the power forward position, but he could also play at the center position if needed. Tsartsaris was first noticed by professional Greek clubs as a wonder kid, when he was playing in the lower divisions for the team of Philippos of Veria. Throughout the season he averaged 20.7 points, 11.3 rebounds and 4.5 blocks per game.

He returned to Greece in 1998, and he was signed on a free transfer by Near East.

The following year, he moved to Peristeri, and in 2002, he moved to Panathinaikos. With Panathinaikos, he was the Greek Cup Most Valuable Player for 3 consecutive years (2006, 2007, 2008).

In June 2013, after conquering the double in Greece, by winning both the Greek League and Greek Cup in the same season, Tsartsaris announced his decision to finish his career, after wearing Panathinaikos" jersey for 11 successful years. Tsartsaris began his coaching career in 2014.

Pro career.

Achievements

6x Acropolis Tournament Champion: (2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010) EuroBasket 2005: 01 ! Gold 2006 International Basketball Federation Stanković Cup: 01 ! Gold 2006 International Basketball Federation World Championship: 02 ! Silver Icelandic Cup Champion: (1998) Greek League Best Young Player: (1999) 7x Greek League All-Star Game selection: (2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008) 10x Greek League Champion: (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013) 8x Greek Cup Champion: (2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013) Greek League Best Five: (2004) 3x Greek Cup Most Valuable Player: (2006, 2007, 2008) 3x Euroleague Champion: (2007, 2009, 2011) 2x Triple Crown Champion: (2007, 2009).

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