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Printezis: «It's a huge honor»

Only moments after his jersey was lifted up on the Peace and Friendship's rafters and before putting on his playing uniform for a last dance wearing the 'red & white', Giorgos Printezis held a Press Conference.

A Moment To Remember: Τhe GALA (vid)

Lots of people attended the Gala that preceded the  “A Moment To Remember” night in honor of Giorgos Printezis.

"When I started out, I never expected something like this", the captain admitted. "I was only feeling great joy and honor to be able to even have one practice session with the team I loved since childhood. The more the years went by, as you grow up and mature within a certain club, then it starts crossing your mind, even if as a distant dream. Tomorrow it's going to be a very nice gesture by the Club and Presidents, who I sincerely thank".

Printezis first ever 'red & white' bucket (vid)

Giorgos Printezis played for the first time wearing Olympiacos' jersey against Iraklis for the Greek Cup 3rd place game, and it was again against Iraklis when he got to score his first ever 'red & white' bucket for the Greek League!

His debut with the team was on April 29, 2001 and 18 months later, on November 2, 2022, came his first point!

'Pri' had scored using his still underdeveloped signature move wearing the jersey with no 8. He played for 4:47'', with 1 for 2 shots and one foul committed in the 66-74 loss for the 'red & whites'. 

 

One passion, one story, my 'THRYLOS'…

Giorgos Printezis was certain to be included in the brightest colored pages of Olympiacos' history book.  Celebrating him, during a night of his own, the 'red & whites' will honor him wearing a jersey exclusively designed for him. 

#AMomentToRemember: Friendly game with Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv

The clock is already ticking backwards towards the huge celebration for the retirement of Giorgos Printezis' jersey! The happenings are going to be plenty and big. One of them is going to be the first game the 'red & whites' are going to be playing in front of their audience for the 2024-2025 season, vs a big European team, Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv!