Sofoklis Schortsanitis aka “Big Sofo”: Monster Dunk

2009/09/02 – 08:57

Sofoklis Schortsanitis or Sophocles Schortsanitis (in Greek: Σοφοκλής Σχορτσανίτης) (born June 22, 1985) is a Greek professional basketball player. He was born in Tiko, Cameroon, to a Greek father and a Cameroonian mother. A 2.08 m (6’10″)[2] 170 kg (375 lbs.)[3] center, Schortsantis was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2nd round (34th overall) of the 2003 NBA Draft. He currently plays for the pro club Olympiacos in the Greek League and also in the Euroleague.

Pro career * Won the Italian SuperCup (2003) * 3-time Greek All Star Game (2005, 2006, 2007) * Greek All Star Game MVP (2006)

Greek National Team * FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship All-First Team Selection (2001) * Won the bronze medal at the FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship (2002) * Won the bronze medal at the FIBA Under-19 World Championship (2003) * Won the silver medal at the 2006 FIBA World Championship