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

Pretty crazy how NBA ready he looks.

Only 24. Excellent feel for the game.

Not sure what his ceiling is but at this point will fill the Garcia/Delfino role nicely.

Like Morey says, you gotta be the team that finds these guys, not the team that overpays them.

 

This is just the beginning!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKwW9bl1muo

 

I actually want him to shoot the ball more.

He hit his 1st 3 last 2 min of the 1st qtr. For a stretch there, his temmates were not passing to him. Then got his last 3 3pters the last 4min of the 2nd qtr. McHale had to set him up. We should ask him to attempt more.

 

Is my sarcasm meter broken?

 

yea they both got dark hair and foreign.

 

Love his feel for the game. Hope he keeps that 3 point shooting up.

 

No Trevor 20 points highlights?

 

Being afraid to shoot has never been an issue with any Rockets player. Every Rocket seems to have the green light. Ariza did it when he first came over even when he sucked. So did Lowry before he developed his jumper. Parsons was shooting 3s when he couldn't shoot as a rookie. Delfino in his year with us was shooting more 3s than 2s. The only player I can recall who hesitated to shoot was Lin. Not sure why. Otherwise, they all let it fly.

 

Really wish Jones and Dmo weren't given that green light. I cringe every time they receive a pass behind the three point line.

 

He maybe the accurate shooter we needed. Not asking for Kyle Korver percentage but close to that is fine with me

 

Somehow we are kinda a upgraded better team except backup center position (Asik) if comparing to the roster last year. Still, it is too early to draw conclusion, giving them more time to glue. Go rockets

 

Backup PG

 

The first time I saw this kid run the pick and roll with D12 in the preseason, it gave me a serious case of déjà vu of Dwight and Hedo running the PNR in Orlando, that is, if Hedo was left handed and played with a mean, competitive steak on defense.

Loving the kid's basketball IQ and playmaking ability so far.

 

the man has passion. i like it.

 

I really like Pappadeaux's game

 

When either Jones or DMo is wide open behind the 3 point line, then it would mean there are 5 defenders defending 4 other Rockets. At that point, however a low percentage shot it may be, that 3 pointer may actually be the best shot available. I cringe at that too, but at that point the offense is already screwed.

 

You guys are too "soft" in Kobe's terms. I never cringed when Rafer went for that tear shot.

 

My thoughts exactly. Wow !! Looks like another Beverly type of steal.

Another thing this guy will do is put the heat on Jones as he will start to take a lot of his minutes if he doesn't start playing more consistently.

Papa plus Ariza definitely greater than Chandler.

 

The Rockets will wittness what is like to have a Scolaesque player at the age of 24. Love it.

 

Anyone noticed Americans pronounce his name "Coasters" while Greeks say "Ko:stas"