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Expert: Bob Anagnostou - 9/13/2007


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What makes Theo Papaloukas a great point guard?

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Dear Brian,

I'm really happy that you ask this question. As you might have read in previous answers, i have worked with theo and he was a hard-working guy that always listened to what his coaches had to say.

He achieved great things.
Between September 25, 2005 and September 3, 2006, Papaloukas took the European Championships gold medal with Greece, then lifted the Euroleague, Russian League and Russian Cup trophies with CSKA Moscow. Only in the World Championships did he lose, finishing with the silver medal. He was voted the Euroleague Final Four MVP and was selected to all-league or all-tournament teams in the other competitions.

What really makes theo a distingished all-star point guard is his passing, how fast he makes the best decision, the ability to set up his teamates on the court, his ability to take advantage of his height(2m 01cm)and his passion.
In little words, he's considered a sharp, smart player.

Sincerely Yours,
Coach B.Anagnostou
Olympiacos Pireaus Coaching staff
(Euroleague, HEBA)

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I can answer any questions relating to drills, offence plays, defence plays, conditioning, improving vertical leap and explosiveness, shooting, passing, dribling, penetrating, faking and whatever related to basketball coaching and playing. ***"Please be sure you include in your question the following information -Whether you are a player, a coach, a parent of a young player or just a fan. -If you are a player, your age, height, weight and goals in basketball. -If you are a coach, the grade of your team and the years of experience.

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I have been a pro basketball player for 5 years, but i have started playing basketball since the age of 6. I am currently assistant coach in a Greek First division under 21 team and head coach in a Junior High School team. My father, who has helped my a lot, is part of the Greece national basketball team's coaching stuff, the European Champions and the Silver World Champions.

Education/Credentials
Currently, a student in Hellenic Gymnastic(concerning all sports) Academy, which has produced high level coaches who compose the Basketball and Football national teams' coaching stuff.

Awards and Honors
Most Improved Player 2002 award in HEBA championship under 21 ~ Most Valuable Rookie Player 2003 award in HEBA championship ~ Best Offensive player 2005 award in HEBA championship

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