By George Orfanakis/info@eurohoops.net
There is no end to Euroleague’s features dedicated to Dimitris Diamantidis! Few days before the captain of Panathinaikos will be officially honored as a Euroleague legend, before his team’s game against Cedevita, the site of Euroleague created a photo gallery, bringing back to memory some special moments of “3D” history.
Dimitris Diamantidis’ debut in Euroleague, against Unicaja Malaga in 2004.
In his first season in Euroleague, Diamantidis is being voted “Defensive Player of the Year”.
Dimitris Diamantidis versus Thodoris Papaloukas in the Euroleague Final of 2007.
Panathinaikos’ captain lifts the trophy to the “sky” of OAKA arena, in Athens.
Another help defense, this time in the 2009 semifinal game against Olympiacos
…. the Greens proceeded to play against CSKA Moscow in the Final…
… and celebrated their fifth Euroleague crown in the end.
Diamantidis lifting the trophy with Fragiskos Alvertis
Next stop? Barcelona and the 2011 Final
… where the Greens smiled once more.
The sixth Euroleague trophy of Panathinaikos in the hands of its captain
Diamantidis was named Final Four MVP
… and of the 2010-2011 season!
Dimitris Diamantidis – Mike Batiste. A history in “pick n’ roll”. And not only.
Dimitris Diamantidis vs Sergio Llull.
Always ready to make a huge defensive stop
And providing leadership even in his last season.
…. he will give everything until the end.
