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Kostas Papanikolaou Appreciation Thread

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by BleedRocketsRed, Jul 20, 2015.

  1. BleedRocketsRed

    BleedRocketsRed Contributing Member

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    <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version="4" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"> <div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAAGFBMVEUiIiI9PT0eHh4gIB4hIBkcHBwcHBwcHBydr+JQAAAACHRSTlMABA4YHyQsM5jtaMwAAADfSURBVDjL7ZVBEgMhCAQBAf//42xcNbpAqakcM0ftUmFAAIBE81IqBJdS3lS6zs3bIpB9WED3YYXFPmHRfT8sgyrCP1x8uEUxLMzNWElFOYCV6mHWWwMzdPEKHlhLw7NWJqkHc4uIZphavDzA2JPzUDsBZziNae2S6owH8xPmX8G7zzgKEOPUoYHvGz1TBCxMkd3kwNVbU0gKHkx+iZILf77IofhrY1nYFnB/lQPb79drWOyJVa/DAvg9B/rLB4cC+Nqgdz/TvBbBnr6GBReqn/nRmDgaQEej7WhonozjF+Y2I/fZou/qAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"></div></div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://instagram.com/p/5WLmiOwClM/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_top">In the Rockets this season is my first year, and the Rockets together to create a brilliant and a miracle, leaving the eternal memories. Moving and grateful, thanks to all my teammates and friends, I love the Rockets, I love you.forever. @dwighthoward @houstonrockets @jharden13 @tariza1 @patbev21 @darylmorey @donatas_motiejunas @terrencejones1 @ccapela15@brewcrewluv33</a></p> <p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A photo posted by Kostas Papanikolaou (@bigpapanikolaou16) on <time style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;" datetime="2015-07-20T05:41:10+00:00">Jul 19, 2015 at 10:41pm PDT</time></p></div></blockquote>
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  2. daywalker02

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    Thank you and it was great knowing you, Paps
     
  3. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    He was a great passer for his position. If his shot improves, he's going to be in someone's rotation for a long while.
     
  4. justtxyank

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    He was ahead of the Power Dancers when it came to rooting his team on from the sidelines.
     
  5. Chuck_Ferrari

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    He played really well to the start of the season.

    Maybe he knew what was coming.
     
  6. Scionxa

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    I'll never forget that dunk in Milwaukee!
     
  7. ipaman

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    Thank you, enjoyed your time with the Rockets. Good luck to you KPap!
     
  8. davidxhz

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    dont know why Pap is snapped out of rotation middle of season after injury but he is a good player, we didn't gave up nothing for lawson, i will miss papa for his huslte and smooth play, this kid can play
     
  9. FTW Rockets FTW

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    One of the worst scrubs to even put on a Rockets shirt.

    I called this fake right at the start when people where going gung ho over him. Grade A scrub.

    Thanks for towel waiving and warming the bench seats
     
  10. LCAhmed

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    K Pap, you the real MVP. I hope Denver waives your contract and we bring you back on! :,)
     
  11. saleem

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    He couldn't adjust to the 3 point line, and then he got hurt. He has a good IQ, he needs experience. I hope he will do well in Denver. I like him. I felt somewhat hurt, that he had to be traded. His non guaranteed contract helped us out. He is part of the RedNation.
     
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    Pretty sure he's gonna be cut. Hope he lands somewhere nice.
     
  13. micah1j

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    I understand Denver is keeping K-Papa. At least he is getting paid now, which was up in the air with his contract being unguaranteed.
     
  14. malakas

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    I think this account is fake.

    I hope another team gives him a chance after Denver waives him.
     
  15. flamingdts

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    Very tricky player, got lots of moves up his sleeves, and has terrific court vision.

    He will find a home in the NBA, hopefully back in Houston in the near future.
     
  16. Bezzle

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    I'm gonna miss him. Also, I'm slightly upset that I finally learned to spell his name without looking it up. BOL, Papanikaoeluaou
     
  17. OpenLayup-Why3?

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    I knew him from Euroleague, didn't think he was NBA worthy, but last year he surprised me, showed he belongs in the league. Best of luck. Very nice guy
     
  18. dragician

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    well appreciated and will be missed.
     
  19. Lando

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    Papa Brink'N'Foul
     
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  20. Texanasiafan

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    Seriously stop hating this guy and be appreciate he got a 5 mil per contract from the Rockets,

    otherwise this deal can not work and the Rockets may need to part away with D-Mo and TJ.

    Be thankful to life, even a scrub can contribute for the Rockets, unlike Lin.
     

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