title: Thomas Nikou
text: # Thomas Nikou
  
  Thomas Nikou (Greek: Θωμάς Νίκου; born June 25, 1980) is a Greek professional basketball player for Eleftheroupoli of the Greek A2 Basket League. He is a 1.85 m (6'1") tall point guard.
  
  ## Professional career
  
  After playing in the Greek minor leagues, Nikou began his pro career in the 2005–06 season, with the Greek 2nd Division club Alimos. He made his debut in the top-tier level Greek 1st Division, in the 2009–10 season, with Kavala. He joined Olympiacos' new reserve team of the Greek 2nd Division, Olympiacos B, for the 2019–20 season.
  
  ## Personal life
  
  While working as a police officer, Nikou was shot in the mouth, during a bank robbery, on 9 June 2006.
  
  