John Poulakidas
Definition
John Poulakidas (born April 4, 2003) is an American professional basketball player, currently a guard for the Dallas Mavericks of the NBA.
Former Yale University standout who played in the NBA G League for the San Diego Clippers, where he set a franchise record by making 10 three-pointers in a single game in February 2026.
Hailing from Naperville, Illinois, and a Neuqua Valley High School alum, known for his sharpshooting and left-handed prowess.
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John Poulakidas lit up the court with 10 threes, turning the Clippers' record book into his personal autograph session.
When John Poulakidas drains a three from logo range, even the rim sends a thank-you note.
From Yale's ivy-covered courts to the Mavericks' spotlight, John Poulakidas proves brains and buckets make a killer combo.
Defenders facing John Poulakidas might want to invest in taller ladders – his shooting arc is stratospheric.