Sakis Karidas

Athanasios "Sakis" Karidas (alternate spelling: Karydas) (Greek: Αθανάσιος "Σάκης" Καρύδας; born November 4, 1979) is a Greek former professional basketball player. At a height of 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) tall, he played at the point guard position.

Sakis Karidas
Σάκης Καρύδας

Personal information
Born	(1979-11-04) November 4, 1979 (age 45) Serres, Greece
Nationality	Greek
Listed height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
Playing career	2003–2017
Position	Point guard
Career history
2003–2005	Xanthi
2005–2007	ICBS
2007–2008	MENT
2008–2011	Ilysiakos
2011–2012	KAOD
2012–2014	Koroivos
2014–2015	Arkadikos
2015–2016	Doxa Lefkadas
2016–2017	Panionios
Career highlights
Greek 2nd Division champion (2017) Greek 2nd Division MVP (2014) Greek League steals leader (2011)

Professional career

Karidas began his pro career in 2003 with Xanthi. He then moved to ICBS in 2005. He next played with MENT, whom he joined in 2007. He then moved to Ilysiakos in 2008. In 2011, he signed with KAOD. In 2012, he moved to Koroivos.

In August 2014, he joined SEFA Arkadikos, after being selected as the Greek 2nd Division's MVP. He was a key player in helping SEFA Arkadikos earn promotion to the Greek 1st Division for the 2015–16 season. He is now the head Coach of the Greek Basketball Club AEB.