Athanasios "Sakis" Karidas (alternate spelling: Karydas) (
Greek: Αθανάσιος "Σάκης" Καρύδας; born November 4, 1979) is a Greek former professional
basketball player. At a height of 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) tall, he ;played at the
point guard
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position.
Professional career
Karidas began his pro career in 2003 with
Xanthi
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. He then moved to
ICBS in 2005. He next played with
MENT, whom he joined in 2007. He then moved to
Ilysiakos in 2008. In 2011, he signed with
KAOD. In 2012, he moved to
Koroivos.
In August 2014, he joined
SEFA Arkadikos, after being selected as the
Greek 2nd Division's
MVP. He was a key player in helping SEFA Arkadikos earn
promotion to the
Greek 1st Division for the 2015–16 season.
References
External links
Eurobasket.com ProfileDraftexpress.com ProfileGreek Basket League Profile
1979 births
Living people
Arkadikos B.C. players
Doxa Lefkadas B.C. players
Greek men's basketball players
Greek Basket League players
ICBS B.C. players
K.A.O.D. B.C. players
Koroivos B.C. players
Ilysiakos B.C. players
MENT B.C. players
Panionios B.C. players
Point guards
Xanthi B.C. players
Basketball players from Serres
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