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Dimitris Diamantidis voted greatest player in Euroleague history

14 January, 2025

Dimitris Diamantidis has been named the greatest player in the history of the Euroleague, securing the top spot in the league’s recently published list celebrating its most iconic figures.

Representing Panathinaikos, Diamantidis led his team to three Euroleague titles, cementing his legacy as one of basketball’s all-time greats. His unparalleled contributions on both ends of the court earned him the fans’ vote as the best player in a poll commemorating the league’s 25th anniversary.

Following closely in second place is Šarūnas Jasikevičius, whose illustrious career included standout performances for Maccabi Tel Aviv, Barcelona, and Panathinaikos. In third place is Vassilis Spanoulis, celebrated for his championship triumphs with both Panathinaikos and Olympiacos.

Remarkably, the top 10 features five Greek players, highlighting the country’s significant impact on the competition’s history.

The Top 10 players in Euroleague history

  1. Dimitris Diamantidis
  2. Šarūnas Jasikevičius
  3. Vassilis Spanoulis
  4. Dejan Bodiroga
  5. Theodoros Papaloukas
  6. Kostas Sloukas
  7. Juan Carlos Navarro
  8. Mike Batiste
  9. Georgios Printezis
  10. Kyle Hines

The final ranking was determined through a unique voting process, where fans’ votes accounted for 10% of the results. The remaining 90% was split among the Euroleague’s MVPs and Legends (40%), head coaches (40%), and journalists (10%).

Diamantidis’ recognition underscores his pivotal role in shaping the modern Euroleague, while the inclusion of other legends highlights the league’s rich history and global appeal.

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