Theodoros Papaloukas

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Theodoros Papaloukas (Greek: Θεόδωρος Παπαλουκάς; born 8 May 1977), commonly known as Theo Papaloukas, is a retired Greek professional basketball player. He was selected to the All-EuroLeague Team four times, was a member of the EuroLeague 2000–2010 All-Decade Team, and was named one of the 50 greatest EuroLeague contributors in 2008. A legendary figure in European basketball, he was renowned for his ability to come off the bench and immediately dominate the game. In 2013, he received the sport’s highest European honor when he was named a EuroLeague Legend in recognition of his career achievements. Papaloukas started his career in 1995, with his local club of Ampelokipoi, before being transferred two years later to Dafni, and then to Panionios in 1999. His performances with the latter earned him a transfer to EuroLeague powerhouse Olympiacos, where in 2002, he won his first title, the Greek Cup. One year later, he moved to Moscow for CSKA, the club that he would help to regain its past...

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