Michalis Romanidis (alternate spelling: Michail) (Greek: Μιχάλης Ρωμανίδης; born June 19, 1966, Thessaloniki, Greece) is a retired Greek professional basketball player. At 1.99 m (6 ft 6 12 in.) tall, he played at the small forward and power forward positions.[citation needed]

Michalis Romanidis
Personal information
Born (1966-06-19) June 19, 1966 (age 58)
Thessaloniki, Greece
NationalityGreek
Listed height6 ft 6.5 in (1.99 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
Playing career1982–1994
PositionSmall forward / power forward
Career history
1982–1992Aris
1992–1994Pagrati
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing  Greece
EuroBasket
Gold medal – first place 1987 Greece

Professional career

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While a member of the Greek club Aris, Romanidis won 8 Greek League championships (1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991) and 6 Greek Cup titles (1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992). He also played at 3 EuroLeague Final Fours (1988, 1989, 1990) with Aris.

He also played with Pagrati.

National team career

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Romanidis was also a member of the senior men's Greek national team. He played with Greece at the 1983 EuroBasket, the 1984 FIBA European Olympic Qualifying Tournament, and the 1986 FIBA World Championship. He was also a member of Greece's team that won the gold medal at 1987 EuroBasket. He played in 82 games with Greece, averaging 4.4 points per game.[1]

Post-playing career

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After he ended his pro playing career, Romanidis worked as basketball executive. He worked in the management of the Greek clubs Milon, Alimos, Dafni, and Rethymno.

Awards and accomplishments

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Pro career

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  • Greek League Champion: (1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991)
  • Greek Cup Winner: (1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992)

Greek senior national team

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References

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  1. ^ "Michalis Romanidis player profile". Hellenic Basketball Federation. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
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