Linos Chrysikopoulos
Linos-Spyridon Chrysikopoulos (Greek: Λίνος-Σπυρίδων Χρυσικόπουλος; born December 1, 1992) is a Greek professional basketball player for Peristeri of the Greek Basket League. He is 6'10" (2.08 m) tall and 225 lb. (102 kg). He can play at either the small forward or power forward positions, with power forward being his main position. His nickname is Spider-Man. Professional career. Born in Corfu, Greece, Chrysikopoulos began his professional career during the 2008–09 season, with the Greek League club Aris Thessaloniki, and stayed there for three seasons. On July 13, 2011, he moved to the Italian League club  Biella. He was released by Biella in January 2013. After leaving Biella, he joined the Greek League club PAOK. He then moved the Greek club KAOD. He signed with Nea Kifissia on August 16, 2015. He returned to PAOK in 2016. On August 24, 2019, Chrysikopoulos signed a three-year deal with AEK Athens. On August 9, 2021, he signed with Peristeri. National team career. Chrysikopoulos was a member of the Greek junior national teams. He played at the 2008 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship, the 2009 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship, the 2010 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship, and the 2011 FIBA  Europe Under-20 Championship. He has also been a member of the senior men's Greek national basketball team. He played at the 2019 FIBA World Cup qualification, as well as the 2020 Olympic Qualifying Tournament, in Victoria, Canada, under coach Rick Pitino. Player profile. Chrysikopoulos is 6'10" in height in shoes, with a 7'1" wingspan. He can defend multiple positions, and he can run a team's offense if necessary, being utilized as a point forward.