Antonis Foutsis: The first Greek player to play in the NBA

Antonis Foutsis is recognized as the first Greek player to compete in the NBA. On September 22, 2001, at the age of 20, he signed with the Memphis Grizzlies after being selected in the second round of the 2001 NBA Draft.

Foutsis played 28 games during his single NBA season, averaging 3.9 points and 2.2 rebounds per game. His career highlights include a 21-point performance against the Orlando Magic on January 19, 2002. Following his time in the NBA, he played for several major clubs, including Real Madrid, Dynamo Moscow, and Olimpia Milano, before returning to Panathinaikos. He currently plays for his original club, Ilysiakos, at age 39.