[Video] Kostas Papanikolaou Highlights (12 points, 4 threes) vs. Jazz

And both Ariza and K-Papa do more than Parsons EVER did as a Rocket...Ariza MUCH BETTER 3-Pt shooter and overall defender, while K-Papa is a willing passer and gets good shot opportunities for other teammates. Deadly combination in those 2 (I know it's just a 2-game sample, but I REALLY like what I see from both Ariza and K-Papa).

 

This.

 

My nickname for him is Papadeaux

 

I was just wondering if this means the Niko Niko guy got season tickets again. Hope to see him sitting court side with the Greek flag.

 

Guys, it's clearly got to be Paparizalau. Think.

 

I really liked the sequences where KPap and Ariza are on the floor together. Our small ball lineup improved dramatically.

 

It's kind of confusing because, from my understanding, the first syllable in his last name is pronounced "pop". But any nicknames in writing would say "pap" which just looks funny.

For example, "Pap-a-shot" is undone by its just looking funny. "Papa Nik" or "Big Papa" are my preferences.

 

I like how Papa fills the stat sheet. If he started he'd be a Triple double threat every night.

 

I'm on the bandwagon. Even in preseason, his shot was clearly off, but he was making the right plays. He clearly understands how to play the game intelligently. I also thought he's a guy the Spurs have to be salivating over to bring into their offense one day. Nice to add another player with a high basketball IQ on the team - those guys are always useful in critical situations as long as your coach knows how to use them. Not sure if our coach does but we will see....

 

Think about how much shooting we have on this roster...

Harden
Ariza
Terry
KPap
TDaniels
Canaan

So much better than last year.

 

Popandlockin is an awesome addition. His court awareness is off the chart. More than makes up of for his lack of athleticism.

 

kostas has great hands. looks like is already embracing the opportunity of playing in the NBA.


this dude will be a player for some time. as other posters have mentioned, he doesn't rely on speed and is crafty as hell.

 

It's pronounced pap not pop. Same way you would say puppy.

 

Nothing makes me happier than seeing this guy be successful. I've been watching him for a while now and I'm thoroughly enjoying the rare opportunity to have two of my favorite things - Greek basketball and the Rockets - collide. Here's hoping he maintains this positive momentum!

 

I'm so glad that Morey kept negotiating with him until he was able to bring him over. I was very dissapointed when it seemed that he was going to stay in Europe this year.

 

What did Morey give up to get him again?

 

Most of MLE, more money per year than expected to get short contract with unguaranteed year, 1.3 years of Patrick Patterson via Thomas Robinson

 

Our Peja Stojakovic.

 

Didn't we get a couple of picks in return though?

 

Hmmmmmmmmm. That's about right. Except better D. And hopefully as good a J as Peja had.