Michael Paragyios
Encyclopedia
Michael Paragyios (Greek
: Μιχάλης Παραγυιός; born August 25, 1982 in Greece) is a Greek
professional basketball player. He is 2.06m (6 ft 9 in) tall. He plays at the small forward
and power forward
positions. He currently plays for the pro club Panionios.
, Ilisiakos
, Maroussi
and Panionios. He also won the Greek All Star Game Slam Dunk Contest in the year 2006.
Greek language
Greek is an independent branch of the Indo-European family of languages. Native to the southern Balkans, it has the longest documented history of any Indo-European language, spanning 34 centuries of written records. Its writing system has been the Greek alphabet for the majority of its history;...
: Μιχάλης Παραγυιός; born August 25, 1982 in Greece) is a Greek
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
professional basketball player. He is 2.06m (6 ft 9 in) tall. He plays at the small forward
Small forward
The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall...
and power forward
Power forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
positions. He currently plays for the pro club Panionios.
Pro career
During his pro career, Paragyios played with Aris Glyfada, Ionikos NikaiasIonikos Nikaias BC
Ionikos Nikaias BC Ionikos Nikaias BC Ionikos Nikaias BC (in Greek: KAE Iωνικός Νικαίας is a Greek professional basketball club that was founded in Nikaia, Piraeus in 1965.-Arena:...
, Ilisiakos
Ilisiakos BC
Ilissiakos B.C. is a Greek professional basketball team that is located in Athens, Greece.-History:The parent athletic sports club was founded in 1927. The basketball team of Ilissiakos was established in 1968...
, Maroussi
Maroussi BC
Maroussi Athens B.C. , is a Greek professional basketball club that is based in Maroussi, a northern suburb of Athens, Greece. The club's full name is Gymnastikos Syllogos Amarousiou. The club competes in the Greek League. Its long-time owner was Armodios Vovos of the BVIC construction firm...
and Panionios. He also won the Greek All Star Game Slam Dunk Contest in the year 2006.