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
NationalityGreek
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
Playing career2003–2017
PositionPoint guard
Career history
2003–2005Xanthi
2005–2007ICBS
2007–2008MENT
2008–2011Ilysiakos
2011–2012KAOD
2012–2014Koroivos
2014–2015Arkadikos
2015–2016Doxa Lefkadas
2016–2017Panionios
Career highlights and awards

Professional career

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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.

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