Viktor Sanikidze
| Personal information | |
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| Born | 1 April 1986 Tbilisi, Georgian SSR, USSR |
| Nationality | Georgian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Globe Tech JC (2001–2002) |
| NBA draft | 2004: 2nd round, 42nd overall pick |
| Drafted by | Atlanta Hawks |
| Playing career | 2003–2016 |
| Career history | |
| 2003–2006 | SAOS JDA Dijon |
| 2006–2007 | Estudiantes |
| 2008 | Dinamo Tbilisi |
| 2008–2009 | Tartu Ülikool/Rock |
| 2009–2012 | Virtus Bologna |
| 2012–2013 | Montepaschi Siena |
| 2013–2014 | CAI Zaragoza |
| 2014–2015 | UNICS Kazan |
| 2015–2016 | TED Ankara Kolejliler |
| 2016 | Aris Thessaloniki |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Viktor Sanikidze | |
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| Member of the Parliament of Georgia | |
| Assumed office 11 December 2020 | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Georgian |
| Political party | Georgian Dream (September 2020-present) |
Viktor Sanikidze (alternate spelling: Victor) (born 1 April 1986) is a Georgian politician, former professional basketball executive and former player. He played at both the small forward and power forward positions in his entire career.
Sanikidze is a member of the Georgian Dream party. During the 2024–2025 Georgian protests, he gained notoriety for his well-publicized involvement in physical attacks against individuals who have spoken out against the ruling party.