Jonas Valanciunas Versus Georgios Papagiannis At Age 5

[Euroleague]

Jonas Valanciunas at age 15:

FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship:


2.3 Points Per Game

2.9 Rebounds Per Game

0.9 Blocks Per game


Georgios Papagiannis at age 15:

FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship:


5.3 Points Per Game

5.0 Rebounds Per Game

2.4 Blocks Per game (led the tournament)

[IGOTGAME]

What were Rubio's stats?

[IGotACoolStory]

Anthony Parker at 32: Euroleague GOAT

[Heavincent]

Anthony Parker at 32: Euroleague GOAT

This.

Oh yeah, and...

Nigeria

[Maniak]

I do not understand the point of this thread.

[Euroleague]

What were Rubio's stats?

11.4 Points Per Game
6.8 Rebounds Per Game
2.9 Assists Per Game

Of course, this really does not matter to the topic, since Rubio is a point guard, and Valanciunas and Papagiannis are centers.

[Heavincent]

11.4 Points Per Game
6.8 Rebounds Per Game
2.9 Assists Per Game

Of course, this really does not matter to the topic, since Rubio is a point guard, and Valanciunas and Papagiannis are centers.

Interesting, but...















Nigeria

[Peteballa]

http://www.thecommonwealth.org/Shared_ASP_Files/UploadedFiles/%7B8B0CD468-1115-4F28-8749-A742CD247152%7D_Nigeria.gif

[Euroleague]

Anthony Parker at 32: Euroleague GOAT

Yes, better than

Wilkins
Sabonis
Belov
Galis
Petrovic
Korac
Kresic
McAdoo

And dozens of others.................

You need to be banned permanently.

[StacksOnDeck]

What's the point of this thread?

[Maniak]

What's the point of this thread?
I'm wondering the same thing.

It's just the stats of 2 players.

[Euroleague]

I do not understand the point of this thread.

I am comparing the stats of European centers Jonas Valanciunas and Georgios Papagiannis at the same age (15), at the same tournament (European Under-16).

[Noof]

http://www.cruisenigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Anthony-Oludewa-SKINN-Ike-Diogu-nigeria.jpg

[Maniak]

I am comparing the stats of European centers Jonas Valanciunas and Georgios Papagiannis at the same age (15), at the same tournament (European Under-16).
Aaaaaanddddddd....?

It's all fine and dandy to compare stats, but you didn't bring your own opinion, or really explain why you decided to compare these stats.

[Heavincent]

I am comparing the stats of European centers Jonas Valanciunas and Georgios Papagiannis at the same age (15), at the same tournament (European Under-16).

Why is it in the NBA forum? This has absolutely nothing to do with the NBA.

[FireDavidKahn]

11.4 Points Per Game
6.8 Rebounds Per Game
2.9 Assists Per Game

Of course, this really does not matter to the topic, since Rubio is a point guard, and Valanciunas and Papagiannis are centers.
So Rubio outrebounded Valanciunas and Papagiannis?:oldlol:

[Heavincent]

Team USA threads have nothing to do with the NBA.

WHY THE **** IS THAT GOD DAMN SHIT IN THIS FORUM?

**** YOU

There are NBA players on team U.S.A you brain dead moron.

[Maniak]

WTF is wrong with you?
I just don't understand this thread's purpose, calm down.

[Euroleague]

So Rubio outrebounded Valanciunas and Papagiannis?:oldlol:

Point guards are much further developed at that age than centers are.

It has absolutely no relevance at all.

Dwight Howard would have been out rebounded by Rubio at the age at that tournament.

[Euroleague]

There are NBA players on team U.S.A you brain dead moron.

It has absolutely nothing to do with the NBA asshole.

Just about every god damn team at the Olympics has NBA players.

Valanciunas is an NBA player.
Papagiannis is projected to be the #1 NBA draft pick.

So just as god damn relevant as some ****** Team USA thread.

Welcome to ignore and I hope you burn in hell forever.

[Euroleague]

I just don't understand this thread's purpose, calm down.

I explained it you already.

[Heavincent]

It has absolutely nothing to do with the NBA asshole.

Just about every god damn team at the Olympics has NBA players.

Valanciunas is an NBA player.
Papagiannis is projected to be the #1 NBA draft pick.

So just as god damn relevant as some ****** Team USA thread.

Welcome to ignore and I hope you burn in hell forever.

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

NIGERIA

[IGOTGAME]

Point guards are much further developed at that age than centers are.

It has absolutely no relevance at all and the guy that asked about it is an idiot.

Dwight Howard would have been out rebounded by Rubio at the age at that tournament.

Rubio is an all world talent. However, Dwight was good enough to average double figures rebounds in the NBA at 17.....doubt he have trouble in a 16 and under. You seem mad. I didn't make this stupid thread.

[chips93]

I just don't understand this thread's purpose, calm down.

i think the thread is supposed to show how valanciunas isnt a very good player in europe, so if he sucks in the nba, then euroleague can fall back on this, and if he suceeds in the mba he can say that somebody who sucked in europe is doing well in the nba, and that euroleague > nba

although posting stats from when big daddy v was 15 is a pretty retarded way of making this point.

[Maniak]

I explained it you already.
To compare their stats. OK.

I agree, Georgios Papagiannis averaged more PPG than Jonas Valanciunas at age 15 during a FIBA tournament.

[Euroleague]

i think the thread is supposed to show how valanciunas isnt a very good player in europe, so if he sucks in the nba, then euroleague can fall back on this, and if he suceeds in the mba he can say that somebody who sucked in europe is doing well in the nba, and that euroleague > nba

although posting stats from when big daddy v was 15 is a pretty retarded way of making this point.

You just made my ignore list.

[FreezingTsmoove]

i think the thread is supposed to show how valanciunas isnt a very good player in europe, so if he sucks in the nba, then euroleague can fall back on this, and if he suceeds in the mba he can say that somebody who sucked in europe is doing well in the nba, and that euroleague > nba

although posting stats from when big daddy v was 15 is a pretty retarded way of making this point.


Or more like these are the stats a top 5 draft pick in the NBA put up now lets compare them to the stats of a taller similar player who did better and is only 15 right now. I assume she's showing us the future. The kid seems legit from his wikipedia page he's 7'0 and will get taller and better. NBA future no doubt

[IGOTGAME]

You are a freaking moron.

Hope that makes you feel better about your life.

[dgaras]

arent u greek? id shoot myself

[bagelred]

I think it will be great when Jonas Valanciunas faces Donatas Motiejunas

[blablabla]

great thread would read again

[FKAri]

Euroleague gets too much hate.

[CelticBaller]

What's the point of this thread?
nigeria

[Euroleague]

Here is Papagiannis playing against Panathinaikos (they won the Euroleague title in 2011 and made the Euroleague Final Four in 2012)....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=y1fqKGu6Lbo

Papagiannis is #19 in yellow. He is playing against the Panathinaikos center Ian Vougioukas (#14 in green). Vougioukas is 6-11 280, so that should give a size comparison.

Remember that during this game, while playing against one of the top 3-4 teams in Europe, Papagiannis was just 14 years old.


Papagiannis is rated the #1 prospect in Europe for his age group:

http://www.eurohopes.com/player/1675/georgios-papagiannis/

[TheWINdyCity]

arent u greek? id shoot myself

Supposedly he lives in Arkansas :lol

But props euro you came back im a little shocked you had the courage to do so.

[NYK_Stan]

You just made my ignore list.
http://i1.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/198/010/tysonreaction.gif (http://knowyourmeme.com/photos/198010-neil-degrasse-tyson-reaction)

EDIT: Nigeria

[Euroleague]

This is what Papagiannis looks like playing against players in the youth level (against other players that are in the 16-18 age group, mostly 17-18).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJY3cp-puVI

This is from when he was 13 years old. He was 6-10 in shoes then.

Now, he is 15, and he is 7-1 in shoes.

[KingBeasley08]

This is what Papagiannis looks like playing against players in the youth level (against other players that are in the 16-18 age group, mostly 17-18).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJY3cp-puVI

This is from when he was 13 years old. He was 6-10 in shoes then.

Now, he is 15, and he is 7-1 in shoes.
Nigeria :cheers:

[RoundMoundOfReb]

How many mins did each of them play?

[ukballer]

http://cdn.sportsoverdose.com/thumbs/ike-diogu-50-nba.jpg

[Batz]

Awww Euroleague, we missed you!


... Said no one.

[SAKOTXA]

Nigeria!!!!!

[Zackmorris]

Yes, better than

Wilkins
Sabonis
Belov
Marciulionis
Galis
Petrovic
Korac
Kresic
McAdoo
Gervin
Scott
Schmidt

And dozens of others.................

You need to be banned permanently.

Anthony Parker is still Euroleague GOAT though.

Stay mad.

[stax]

http://i.imgur.com/yXE9C.jpg

[LJJ]

U16 tournaments? Completely meaningless.

[Euroleague]

Anthony Parker is still Euroleague GOAT though.

Stay mad.

Anyone that believes Anthony Parker is the best Euroleague player ever is a retarded POS.

Yes, he's also the greatest NBA payer ever.

[Euroleague]

U16 tournaments? Completely meaningless.

I guess that explains why Rubio went to #1 on every mock draft on the planet, solely due to his play at that same tournament.

[blacknapalm]

http://static.tumblr.com/nzenc2j/bydlp46c0/nigeria-flag.jpg

http://stk.dimemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Nigeria.jpg

http://www.basketballinengland.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Nigeria-Upset-Greece.jpg

http://www.nigerianbestforum.com/generaltopics/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Nigerian-Players-celebrating-after-defeating-Greece-80-79-during-their-pre-Olympic-basketball-game.jpg

[Cherry Picker]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1nKR3gYRY8

[Sakkreth]

Jonas Valanciunas Euro Cup 2011/12 Stats

10.8ppg 7.6reb 1.6bl 63.4%fg 80%ft


Georgios Papagiannis Greek League stats in worse team aswell.

0.8ppg 1.2reb 0.0Bl 40%fg


Your point seems legit.

[blacknapalm]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1nKR3gYRY8

your username actually describes what euroshit does. if roles were reversed and 'papa' was about to enter the nba, he'd cherry pick stats to make him look inferior. truth of the matter is 'papa' is....garbage. i could give a crap what jonas was doing in limited minutes at the age of 14-15. you think euroshit would follow up on this if papa actually flopped? that wouldn't fit his agenda. he's just jumping on the next bandwagon.

rondo was a blip on the radar before his senior year in HS. only a moron would go back to his games when he was 14-15 and make it indicative of his career or somehow related to what he's doing now. rondo also shreds your PG idea. i mean, really, bigs have always been the slower ones to progress. nash is the rare exception at PG, but look at how many dominant bigs took a while to win their first championship or become really dominant in the league. it's so painfully obvious that the only likely conclusion is that you're being a troll....lol @ the idea of a good PG taking longer to adjust than a good C, especially with the one and done rule and the perimeter rules in general....

he's a troll. it's best to ignore him. no, i ain't even mad

EDIT: i only called papa garbage to get a response from euroshit. looks like it worked, lol

[ZenMaster]

Jonas Valanciunas Euro Cup 2011/12 Stats

10.8ppg 7.6reb 1.6bl 63.4%fg 80%ft


Georgios Papagiannis Greek League stats in worse team aswell.

0.8ppg 1.2reb 0.0Bl 40%fg


Your point seems legit.

JV is from 92 and 20 years old while Papagiannis is 15 from 97 and just ended his first year as an U-16 player...

[Sakkreth]

JV is from 92 and 20 years old while Papagiannis is 15 from 97 and just ended his first year as an U-16 player...

Ohh nvm then I thought he's u19, my bad.

[Owl]

Jonas Valanciunas at age 15:

FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship:

7.9 Minutes Per Game
2.3 Points Per Game

2.9 Rebounds Per Game

0.9 Blocks Per game


Georgios Papagiannis at age 15:

FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship:


5.3 Points Per Game

5.0 Rebounds Per Game

2.4 Blocks Per game (led the tournament)
Papagiannis for the two games I've looked up so far has played 15 (http://www.eurobasket.com/boxScores/European%20Championships%20U16/2012/0719_POL_GRE.asp) and 25 minutes (http://www.eurobasket.com/boxScores/European%20Championships%20U16/2012/0724_GER_GRE.asp)

In any case I'm uncertain as to what the point of the thread is.

Is it:

Evaluating NBA prospects based on a tiny sample and very little information (not even minutes played) is a really good idea?

Is it that evaluating NBA prospects based on performance at age 15 is a terrible idea, especially for big men because

Point guards are much further developed at that age than centers are. and so logically young big men are much further from showing what they are capable and some will develop better than others.

[Euroleague]

your username actually describes what euroshit does. if roles were reversed and 'papa' was about to enter the nba, he'd cherry pick stats to make him look inferior. truth of the matter is 'papa' is....garbage. i could give a crap what jonas was doing in limited minutes at the age of 14-15. you think euroshit would follow up on this if papa actually flopped? that wouldn't fit his agenda. rondo was a blip on the radar before his senior year in HS. only a moron would go back to his games when he was 14-15 and make it indicative of his career or somehow related to what he's doing now.

he's a troll. it's best to ignore him. no, i ain't even mad

Truth is you are a really stupid son of a bitch.

Do you think it is normal for 14 year old kids to play in the top Greek pro division?

You stupid fool. Papagiannis is the youngest ever player in a top level league in Europe's history since the leagues turned fully professional.

The youngest ever in Europe.

He's 7-1 in shoes at age 15 and still growing. They say he should grow to at least 7-2.

But yeah, he's clearly just another normal kid...........

The guy completely destroyed the 16-18 year old club youth level in Greece at age 13..............again, totally normal.

I mean obviously Rondo at age 14 was playing at a level like the first division in Greece................oh wait..............

[alenleomessi]

aminu>spanoulis

[SourPatchKids]

╰╮

[blacknapalm]

Truth is you are a really stupid son of a bitch.

Do you think it is normal for 14 year old kids to play in the top Greek pro division?

You stupid fool. Papagiannis is the youngest ever player in a top level league in Europe's history since the leagues turned fully professional.

The youngest ever in Europe.

He's 7-1 in shoes at age 15 and still growing. They say he should grow to at least 7-2.

But yeah, he's clearly just another normal kid...........

The guy completely destroyed the 16-18 year old club youth level in Greece at age 13..............again, totally normal.

I mean obviously Rondo at age 14 was playing at a level like the first division in Greece................oh wait..............

lulz, half of that is from wikipedia.

ya, he was awesome in the european u-16 championships when he averaged just over a shade of 5 points and 40% FG. :lol

the only thing i could say for sure is that's he's a good rebounder with potential. i'm not even going to get into scouting a 15 year old who has recently been averaging 5 mpg. you trying to bring down jonas to prop him up is a pathetic troll attempt. you're not funny, witty or entertaining...just pathetic at even being a troll. how's the weather in arkansas? respond if you want, but i won't

[RoundMoundOfReb]

How many mins did each of them play?
?????????

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Scalabrine > 99% of the Whole Euro league.

[Euroleague]

lulz, half of that is from wikipedia.

ya, he was awesome in the european u-16 championships when he averaged just over a shade of 5 points and 40% FG. :lol

the only thing i could say for sure is that's he's a good rebounder with potential. i'm not even going to get into scouting a 15 year old who has recently been averaging 5 mpg. you trying to bring down jonas to prop him up is a pathetic troll attempt.

You are a god damn retard. He is 15 playing in the Under-16 group you ****ing idiot.

Those are HUGE numbers for a 15 year old.

You obviously are a mother****ing idiot.

I never said a god damn thing about Valanciunas either.

**** YOU

[Euroleague]

Scalabrine > 99% of the Whole Euro league.

Strange, considering he couldn't even get a contract there for 2 years in a row now - despite trying very hard.

[LJJ]

Greece's current pros are so bad Lakas is moving on to 15 year olds.

:yaohappy:

What? V-Span isn't cutting it anymore?

[PyrrhusX]

If a team other than USA wins gold (except Australia), I will begin to take the Euroleagues seriously.

Until then: :roll: N :roll: I :roll: G :roll: E :roll: R :roll: I :roll: A

[franchise#3]

http://media.egotvonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/chris-hansen.jpg

[Rooster]

Jonas Valanciunas at age 15:

FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship:


2.3 Points Per Game

2.9 Rebounds Per Game

0.9 Blocks Per game


Georgios Papagiannis at age 15:

FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship:


5.3 Points Per Game

5.0 Rebounds Per Game

2.4 Blocks Per game (led the tournament)



Greek players should stay strictly in minor league scene like Euroleague.

They can't step up once they go to the next level.:no:

They get exposed like scrubs.:oldlol:

[Rooster]

Strange, considering he couldn't even get a contract there for 2 years in a row now - despite trying very hard.


Did he swat like 6 shots in a Bill Russel like performance.:bowdown:

Funny considering he could barely jump over piece of paper.:roll:

But then again it's EUROLEAGUE.:oldlol:

[Euroleague]

Greek players should stay strictly in minor league scene like Euroleague.

They can't step up once they go to the next level.:no:

They get exposed like scrubs.:oldlol:

I guess that explains why 12 Greek League players beat a team of 12 NBA all stars.............

[LJJ]

I guess that explains why 12 Greek League players beat a team of 12 NBA all stars.............

Greece beating the US team at basketball? Happened once, will never happen again. That's called a fluke.

Worry about beating bit piece teams like Nigeria next time.

[Rooster]

I guess that explains why 12 Greek League players beat a team of 12 NBA all stars.............


Ike Diogu owned Greeks.:coleman:

[Euroleague]

Did he swat like 6 shots in a Bill Russel like performance.:bowdown:

Funny considering he could barely jump over piece of paper.:roll:

But then again it's EUROLEAGUE.:oldlol:

No, because he was not able to get a Euroleague contract. He tried last year and this year and not a single team would sign him.

[Rooster]

No, because he was not able to get a Euroleague contract. He tried last year and this year and not a single team would sign him.


Stop lying, White Mamba owned Euroleague.:coleman:

[Euroleague]

So how many times in a row did they beat the US team? :roll:

Greece is the only team in history to beat USA, Soviet Union, Yugoslavia, and Spain.

The only team in world history to do so.

[LJJ]

Greece is the only team in history to beat USA, Soviet Union, Yugoslavia, and Spain.

The only team in world history to do so.

Answer the question: if beating the US team was not a fluke, how many times did they beat them in row? Don't dodge it, answer the question.

[Rooster]

Greece beat Turkey 25 times in a row. They beat France 23 times in a row. They even beat Spain 7 times in a row once and 9 times in a row another time.

Hell they even beat Soviet Union in back to back games (same Soviet team that won 88 Olympics).

Beating USA once was not a fluke.

I hope you die a slow and horrible death.


And Greece never won an Olympic medal in basketball.:roll:

[Rooster]

Greece is the only team in history to beat USA, Soviet Union, Yugoslavia, and Spain.

The only team in world history to do so.

And the need am American to do it.:oldlol:

And they can never produced a decent NBA player.:roll:

[LJJ]

USA average margin of victory against Greece = 7 points

Now I am putting you on ignore and I am saying this to you.

Please die and burn in hell forever.

Amen and good riddance.

:roll:

You can't handle the truth kiddo.

[Rooster]

WTF?

No Americans were on Greece's team when they beat USA.

I am putting you on ignore and you better STFU because I am about to add you to my Christmas card list.

Galis was the greatest Greek player ever.

Funny because he is American.

Just another scrub here.:coleman:

[Heavincent]

Greece ****ing sucks. Deal with it Euroleague.

[Messi10]

Damn how many guys did you put on your ignore list from this thread only???
Also, Makedonia is better than gayreece

[PyrrhusX]

For Euroleague with love:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGSQH51bN-Y

[Sakkreth]

Greece is the only team in history to beat USA, Soviet Union, Yugoslavia, and Spain.

The only team in world history to do so.

Lithuania didn't beat Soviet Union cause they were Soviet Union starting 5 and winning gold for them...

[Euroleague]

Lithuania didn't beat Soviet Union cause they were Soviet Union starting 5 and winning gold for them...

Your point?

[solar.hands]

ike >

[Clutch]

Damn how many guys did you put on your ignore list from this thread only???
Also, Makedonia is better than gayreece
Of course it is. Even Nigeria is better than Greece :oldlol:

[Euroleague]

Jonas Valanciunas at age 16:

FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship:


14.3 Points Per Game

11.1 Rebounds Per Game

2.3 Blocks Per game (led the tournament)


Georgios Papagiannis at age 16:

FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship:


14.3 Points Per Game

10.4 Rebounds Per Game

2.3 Blocks Per game (led the tournament)

[LongLiveTheKing]

Jonas Valanciunas at age 16:

FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship:


14.3 Points Per Game

11.1 Rebounds Per Game

2.3 Blocks Per game (led the tournament)


Georgios Papagiannis at age 16:

FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship:


14.3 Points Per Game

10.4 Rebounds Per Game

2.3 Blocks Per game (led the tournament)
http://stuffpoint.com/spongebob-square-pants/image/75110-spongebob-square-pants-nobody-cares.jpg

[madmax]

Jonas Valanciunas at age 16:

FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship:


14.3 Points Per Game

11.1 Rebounds Per Game

2.3 Blocks Per game (led the tournament)


Georgios Papagiannis at age 16:

FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship:


14.3 Points Per Game

10.4 Rebounds Per Game

2.3 Blocks Per game (led the tournament)

greek kid seems like an interesting prospect and the stats are so similar it's almost uncanny too:cheers: How does he play anyway - is he a banger like Jonas or more of a finesse type euro center like Tomic, Krstic and etc?

[BoutPractice]

So in other words you think Papagiannis kid could be as good or better than Valanciunas in the future.

What would you say are his strengths and weaknesses? I watched some footage and he did remind me of Valanciunas in that he's a surprisingly mobile 7 footer with finishing ability and a decent free throw form. He seems good at protecting the rim too. What makes Valanciunas special, though, is aggressive, physical play that repeatedly brings him to the line where he excels, a hardworking attitude, and a toughness in the way he carries himself that makes him more intimidating than typical young centers. If you have a body like Valanciunas and you're not a polished post player with tons of scoring moves yet, you'd better play exactly like he does.

[Jon_Koncak]

Guess which seven footer averaged 16.2 points,11.8 rebounds and 5 blocks per game in the respective 2007 u16 championship leading his team to the gold medal.Must be some superstar now,right?Well it's serbian Dejan Musli who's 22 now,went undrafted and is havin a decent but unspectacular career so far.Point,those stats could mean shit,Papagianis is indeed coordinated and has a good touch but also looks really soft.

[East_Stone_Ya]

I never get tired of this

http://london2012.fiba.com/images/web/Events/12/OQTM/daybyday/0706/gre-ngr/ngr/_483x332/Small_CH2_7092.JPG


followed by this

http://greece.greekreporter.com/files/Greek-NAtional-Team.jpg

[JtotheIzzo]

Would it be safe to say the OP is a:

http://www.tshirthell.com/shirts/products/a309/a309.gif?v11301bss2


Since Nigeria brings so much pain.

[Alan]

Here's a top10 video from said U16 tournament. Pretty impressive if you ask me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=biFErW33YE0

[IGOTGAME]

Here's a top10 video from said U16 tournament. Pretty impressive if you ask me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=biFErW33YE0

That last play was big time.

[andremiller07]

That last play was big time.
Damn the IQ with the game on the line that's a unreal pass, amazing play to even think of that in that moment :bowdown:. I also liked the Ginoblil like dunk by one of the players who's team was getting trashed I think.

[Euroleague]

greek kid seems like an interesting prospect and the stats are so similar it's almost uncanny too:cheers: How does he play anyway - is he a banger like Jonas or more of a finesse type euro center like Tomic, Krstic and etc?

He's a defensive specialist mainly. Mainly a shot blocker. On offense he has a nice hook shot that he can use with either hand and on either side of the block.

He's like the opposite of Tomic. I would say he's more in the mold of a Yao Ming type of player. Shorter (although he's 7-1 at 16 so who knows how tall he ends up), more athletic, less skilled.

But he is more like a Yao kind of guy, than Tomic, in that he will bang, play physical and tries hard on defense, goes for blocks, fights for rebounds, and tries to score on hard style offense like moving to the rim hook shots and dunks.

Papagiannis is not nearly as skilled as Tomic (well he's only 16 and Tomic is really skilled), but he's way way more physical.

I mean if Tomic wasn't so damn freaking soft, the guy would be amazing.

[Euroleague]

Guess which seven footer averaged 16.2 points,11.8 rebounds and 5 blocks per game in the respective 2007 u16 championship leading his team to the gold medal.Must be some superstar now,right?Well it's serbian Dejan Musli who's 22 now,went undrafted and is havin a decent but unspectacular career so far.Point,those stats could mean shit,Papagianis is indeed coordinated and has a good touch but also looks really soft.

Papagiannis is not soft in any way and he's much better than Musli. There is no reason to make a comparison like that because it isn't even relevant.

[Andrew Wiggins]

rumour is that barcelona is interested in him for their second team.

[Euroleague]

Here's a top10 video from said U16 tournament. Pretty impressive if you ask me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=biFErW33YE0

here is the All-Tournament Team

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

[Euroleague]

rumour is that barcelona is interested in him for their second team.

He moving to play in the USA. He already had offers from Real Madrid, Panathinaikos, and Olympiacos.

[gabepizza]

If he does come in play in the NBA the next post you will be saying how much of a scrub he is. Mark my words.

[Dr.J4ever]

If he does come in play in the NBA the next post you will be saying how much of a scrub he is. Mark my words.
:lol exactly. Anything that makes the nba look good angers euroleague.:roll:

[qrich]

What were the minutes played?

[b1imtf]

People who care:

[Euroleague]

If he does come in play in the NBA the next post you will be saying how much of a scrub he is. Mark my words.


:lol exactly. Anything that makes the nba look good angers euroleague.:roll:


If he had a big nose you would be making up lies to artificially inflate how good he is.

[ralph_i_el]

Yes, better than

Wilkins
Sabonis
Belov
Galis
Petrovic
Korac
Kresic
McAdoo

And dozens of others.................

You need to be banned permanently.

the irony

[Twiens]

Now post Jonas stats in the other age-groups as he destroyed all of Europe :oldlol:

[Euroleague]

Video of Papagiannis at the Under-16 Europe championship.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLUAJi3Qmhw

The video says he's 7-0 but he's really 7-1.

[IGOTGAME]

Video of Papagiannis at the Under-16 Europe championship.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLUAJi3Qmhw

The video says he's 7-0 but he's really 7-1.
Lol@ this bum stepping out to shot jumpers over 6"6 defenders.

[Euroleague]

Lol@ this bum stepping out to shot jumpers over 6"6 defenders.

None of the centers in that tournament are 6-6 you ****ing idiot.

[IGOTGAME]

None of the centers in that tournament are 6-6 you ****ing idiot.
Find me the part were I said there were 6"6 centers you delusional, crazy neckbeard.

[Nash]

So if he's a great talent, I presume you think he will pick the superior Euroleague before the NBA?

[Real Men Wear Green]

An awesome title edit has been completely overlooked. I guess it was too subtle.

[deja vu]

LOL at age 5. :roll:

[Le Shaqtus]

None of the centers in that tournament are 6-6 you ****ing idiot.

He said defenders not centers, learn to read.

Also thread title win.

[Rooster]

So if he's a great talent, I presume you think he will pick the superior Euroleague before the NBA?

His ceiling is most like poor man Eric Montross. :oldlol: Greeks are usually soft so he'll get pushed around by grown men.:oldlol:

[SpurrDurr]

An awesome title edit has been completely overlooked. I guess it was too subtle.

Entered this thread just for pointing that out.

Good job mod :lol

[Inferno]

An awesome title edit has been completely overlooked. I guess it was too subtle.

:roll:

[CavaliersFTW]

Video of Papagiannis at the Under-16 Europe championship.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLUAJi3Qmhw

The video says he's 7-0 but he's really 7-1.
Of course, you'll never cite that, or any other claim you ever make.

[Euroleague]

Of course, you'll never cite that, or any other claim you ever make.

Officially measured at 7-0 barefoot when he was only 15.

http://www.jordanbrandclassic.com/images/docs/2013jbc-barcelona.pdf


Now STFU asshole.

[CavaliersFTW]

Officially measured at 7-0 barefoot when he was only 15.

http://www.jordanbrandclassic.com/images/docs/2013jbc-barcelona.pdf


Now STFU asshole.
:applause: Excellent, now please feel free to cite all the sources that Spanoullis was allegedly heavily sought after this past season by 5 or more NBA teams like you claimed.

[Euroleague]

:applause: Excellent, now please feel free to cite all the sources that Spanoullis was allegedly heavily sought after this past season by 5 or more NBA teams like you claimed.

Every team in the NBA offered him a contract.

I am waiting for you to post proof that they did not.

Also for you to post proof that you are not a toothless midget.

[Andrew Wiggins]

Every team in the NBA offered him a contract.

I am waiting for you to post proof that they did not.

Also for you to post proof that you are not a toothless midget.



more bullshit :roll:

[Fiasco]

Every team in the NBA offered him a contract.

I am waiting for you to post proof that they did not.

Also for you to post proof that you are not a toothless midget.

You are the biggest moron on here.

[CavaliersFTW]

Every team in the NBA offered him a contract.

I am waiting for you to post proof that they did not.

Also for you to post proof that you are not a toothless midget.
Erroneous logic, you can't "prove" a negative (for example, you can't even prove that Santa Clause or the Easter Bunny doesn't exist - even using the scientific method - logically the burdon of proof lies upon those who claim to believe something. The burden of proof does not lay upon those who are skeptical. :no:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oAr-EXC4o50/UK0HS6AapgI/AAAAAAAAD08/OL0jvsmti7k/s800/conventional-logiv-vs-religious-logic.jpg

If you can not provide a shred of evidence, than it appears you have none... and that your belief that he was sought after by the NBA was fabricated purely in your own mind.

[Inferno]

Erroneous logic, you can't "prove" a negative (for example, you can't even prove that Santa Clause or the Easter Bunny doesn't exist - even using the scientific method - logically the burdon of proof lies upon those who claim to believe something. The burden of proof does not lay upon those who are skeptical. :no:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oAr-EXC4o50/UK0HS6AapgI/AAAAAAAAD08/OL0jvsmti7k/s800/conventional-logiv-vs-religious-logic.jpg

If you can not provide a shred of evidence, than it appears you have none... and that your belief that he was sought after by the NBA was fabricated purely in your own mind.

:roll:

[Real Men Wear Green]

Erroneous logic, you can't "prove" a negative (for example, you can't even prove that Santa Clause or the Easter Bunny doesn't exist - even using the scientific method - logically the burdon of proof lies upon those who claim to believe something. The burden of proof does not lay upon those who are skeptical. :no:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oAr-EXC4o50/UK0HS6AapgI/AAAAAAAAD08/OL0jvsmti7k/s800/conventional-logiv-vs-religious-logic.jpg

If you can not provide a shred of evidence, than it appears you have none... and that your belief that he was sought after by the NBA was fabricated purely in your own mind.
He feels devotion.

[Le Shaqtus]

Every team in the NBA offered him a contract.

I am waiting for you to post proof that they did not.

Also for you to post proof that you are not a toothless midget.

Every team.

You are a deluded psychopath liar.

[dr.hee]

Erroneous logic, you can't "prove" a negative (for example, you can't even prove that Santa Clause or the Easter Bunny doesn't exist - even using the scientific method - logically the burdon of proof lies upon those who claim to believe something. The burden of proof does not lay upon those who are skeptical. :no:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oAr-EXC4o50/UK0HS6AapgI/AAAAAAAAD08/OL0jvsmti7k/s800/conventional-logiv-vs-religious-logic.jpg

If you can not provide a shred of evidence, than it appears you have none... and that your belief that he was sought after by the NBA was fabricated purely in your own mind.

http://24.media.tumblr.com/8d94996de24d420c443736332efd2847/tumblr_mrkj6ibCyF1r0ftodo1_400.gif

[CavaliersFTW]

Erroneous logic, you can't "prove" a negative (for example, you can't even prove that Santa Clause or the Easter Bunny doesn't exist - even using the scientific method - logically the burdon of proof lies upon those who claim to believe something. The burden of proof does not lay upon those who are skeptical. :no:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oAr-EXC4o50/UK0HS6AapgI/AAAAAAAAD08/OL0jvsmti7k/s800/conventional-logiv-vs-religious-logic.jpg

If you can not provide a shred of evidence, than it appears you have none... and that your belief that he was sought after by the NBA was fabricated purely in your own mind.
Attention Euroleague, please respond to the above post, thank you :cheers:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_6xJU6M7ueg/Ugrt5NG0jPI/AAAAAAAAEiU/Hw5XC2vCM7k/s800/bald_eagle_flag_small.jpg

[DStebb716]

It has absolutely nothing to do with the NBA asshole.

Just about every god damn team at the Olympics has NBA players.

Valanciunas is an NBA player.
Papagiannis is projected to be the #1 NBA draft pick.

So just as god damn relevant as some ****** Team USA thread.

Welcome to ignore and I hope you burn in hell forever.

No.

[ILLsmak]

I came in here to see two kids playing on a plastic hoop. Disappointed.

-Smak

[Derka]

Strange, considering he couldn't even get a contract there for 2 years in a row now - despite trying very hard.

Except that's not even close to what happened, you social reject.


Every team in the NBA offered him a contract.

I am waiting for you to post proof that they did not.

Also for you to post proof that you are not a toothless midget.

LMAO! You are completely and totally insane.

PS - Nobody...absolutely nobody...cares a whiff of one stinky turd about two 15-year old Greek scrubs.

[GoRapz]

OT but Euroleague do you believe Val has franchise player talent?

[deja vu]

Erroneous logic, you can't "prove" a negative (for example, you can't even prove that Santa Clause or the Easter Bunny doesn't exist - even using the scientific method - logically the burdon of proof lies upon those who claim to believe something. The burden of proof does not lay upon those who are skeptical. :no:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oAr-EXC4o50/UK0HS6AapgI/AAAAAAAAD08/OL0jvsmti7k/s800/conventional-logiv-vs-religious-logic.jpg

If you can not provide a shred of evidence, than it appears you have none... and that your belief that he was sought after by the NBA was fabricated purely in your own mind.
#Rape :lol

[Alan]

PS - Nobody...absolutely nobody...cares a whiff of one stinky turd about two 15-year old Greek scrubs.
Who's the other 15 year old Greek scrub?

[Living Being]

So, point of thread = Papagiannis has potential to be as good as still unproven player Valanciunas, because they were both under 16 at some point.

That's pretty ballsy and insightful.





http://m.brobible.com/files/uploads/images/Entertainment/movies/Team-America-Puking-Up-a-Storm.gif

[JtotheIzzo]

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2011/04/19/timestopics/topics-nigeria/topics-nigeria-sfSpan.jpg

[ralph_i_el]

Point guards are much further developed at that age than centers are.

It has absolutely no relevance at all.

Dwight Howard would have been out rebounded by Rubio at the age at that tournament.

bullshit bullshit bullshit

I ****ign hate you Euroleague do you know that? You cause me to experience great rage. I guess that's probably your goal because no sane person would think that anyone actually cared about these bullshit threads

[jongib369]

Why is it in the NBA forum? This has absolutely nothing to do with the NBA.
Well, one of them IS an NBA player

[jongib369]

Jonas Valanciunas at age 15:

FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship:


2.3 Points Per Game

2.9 Rebounds Per Game

0.9 Blocks Per game


Georgios Papagiannis at age 15:

FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship:


5.3 Points Per Game

5.0 Rebounds Per Game

2.4 Blocks Per game (led the tournament)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYU7cDI2SYE

What's your opinion on this guy

[Euroleague]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYU7cDI2SYE

What's your opinion on this guy

He's very good. But he's already getting overrated and over hyped.

[Euroleague]

Georgios Papagiannis update:

The NCAA Division I scouts have now seen Papagiannis in Pennsylvania......

The 16 year old center was supposedly measured at 7-1, 275, with a 7-6 wingspan.

He is already, as a sophomore, rated by the NCAA scouts as the #2 best player in the state of Pennsylvania.

Also, the NCAA scouts are already indeed saying that he looks like he could be the next Arvydas Sabonis.

In early scouting reports the word is that, "he blocked everything", and "totally dominated on both ends of the court completely against some of the best AAU players".

The word is that, in his CURRENT LEVEL, he is a guaranteed NBA lotto pick.

[mattvNJ]

Georgios Papagiannis update:

The NCAA Division I scouts have now seen Papagiannis in Pennsylvania......

The 16 year old center was supposedly measured at 7-1, 280, with a 7-6 wingspan.

He is already, as a sophomore, by the NCAA scouts as the #2 best player in the state of Pennsylvania.

Also, the NCAA scouts are already indeed saying that he looks like he could be the next Arvydas Sabonis.

In early scouting reports the word is that, "he blocked everything", and "totally dominated on both ends of the court completely against some of the best AAU players".

The word is that, in his CURRENT LEVEL, he is a guaranteed NBA lotto pick.

Did a pretty lengthy search, and the only site I have seen him ranked on was #8 at his position and #41- >50 ranked nationally. Not sure how thats a guarenteed lotto pick.

[Euroleague]

Did a pretty lengthy search, and the only site I have seen him ranked on was #8 at his position and #41- >50 ranked nationally. Not sure how thats a guarenteed lotto pick.

Then you are a moron. He's ranked #41 nationally at age 16, coming from GREECE.

The scouts never even heard of him, never even knew he was, he had like 2 workouts in Pennsylvania....................

and he's already #41 in the whole country.

Wow, you are an idiot.

[CavaliersFTW]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz44iOmGrk8

Youtube highlights and reception from European fans is unimpressive, borderline negative relative to the ridiculous hype your trying to give him. For example, top Youtube comment: "Hopefully he'll stay this size. He is already slow, more height will make it worse. Being able to dominate above the rim at this age with this much shorter opponents is easy, he needs to work on his post game and his around the basket shooting. Anyone know what his wingspan is? Look really small"

From footage the kid looks tall that's for sure, but proportioned in all the wrong ways with thick heavy ankles that will only ever reduce his mobility and a thin frail upper body so that he can't push and shove. He moves uncoordinated and slow with perhaps a 10-15 inch max vertical. He's big... that's about it.

[CavaliersFTW]

Also, no way in hell is he 7-1 280, he'd be as big as Roy Hibbert and he his body is nowhere near that developed :oldlol:

This is HS 'sources' (actually you've cited ZERO sources so I'm even giving you benefit of the doubt here) we're talking about it's a given that it's BS. Actually since it's you who's posting that's strike 2 that it's BS. But even if you can provide a link which I bet you can't in high school when I was 5-11.5 w/o shoes and 136lbs I was penciled in at 6-2 160. All my teammates got the same treatment as did every single player on opposing teams. That's the way it is. HS, AAU, etc everyone fabricates list info. That's why draft camps prior to the NBA are so necessary, to actually assess how big these guys are for real. My guess is if this guy ever does make it to an NBA draft camp he's gonna be about 6-11.5 240-250. And that 240-250 will be from thick clumsy legs not a well muscled frame because he still has an underdeveloped upper body.

[KG215]

But even if you can provide a link, which I bet you can't, in high school when I was 5-11.5 w/o shoes and 136lbs I was penciled in at 6-2 160. All my teammates got the same treatment as did every single player on opposing teams. That's the way it is. HS, AAU, etc everyone fabricates list info.
Off-topic...but our high school coach, I think, was the only one in the world who didn't inflate heights. We got measured before she season, w/o shoes, and he just made that your listed height; and he didn't even round up. For instance, I was measured at 6'3.75" w/o shoes and got listed at 6'3". We had a big man who measured at 6'6.5" w/o shoes and got listed at 6'6". So we'd be playing a team where the guy I was guarding was shorter than me, but was listed at 6'5" in our scouting report.

[CavaliersFTW]

Off-topic...but our high school coach, I think, was the only one in the world who didn't inflate heights. We got measured before she season, w/o shoes, and he just made that your listed height; and he didn't even round up. For instance, I was measured at 6'3.75" w/o shoes and got listed at 6'3". We had a big man who measured at 6'6.5" w/o shoes and got listed at 6'6". So we'd be playing a team where the guy I was guarding was shorter than me, but was listed at 6'5" in our scouting report.
Your school did it the way I wish EVERYONE did it. I was always annoyed that list info wasn't correct. Maybe that's one of the reasons I go to such great lengths to find the correct measurements of so many NBA players.

[Euroleague]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz44iOmGrk8

Youtube highlights and reception from European fans is unimpressive, borderline negative relative to the ridiculous hype your trying to give him. For example, top Youtube comment: "Hopefully he'll stay this size. He is already slow, more height will make it worse. Being able to dominate above the rim at this age with this much shorter opponents is easy, he needs to work on his post game and his around the basket shooting. Anyone know what his wingspan is? Look really small"

From footage the kid looks tall that's for sure, but proportioned in all the wrong ways with thick heavy ankles that will only ever reduce his mobility and a thin frail upper body so that he can't push and shove. He moves uncoordinated and slow with perhaps a 10-15 inch max vertical. He's big... that's about it.

You are such a pathetic troll.

[Euroleague]

Also, no way in hell is he 7-1 280, he'd be as big as Roy Hibbert and he his body is nowhere near that developed :oldlol:

This is HS 'sources' (actually you've cited ZERO sources so I'm even giving you benefit of the doubt here) we're talking about it's a given that it's BS. Actually since it's you who's posting that's strike 2 that it's BS. But even if you can provide a link which I bet you can't in high school when I was 5-11.5 w/o shoes and 136lbs I was penciled in at 6-2 160. All my teammates got the same treatment as did every single player on opposing teams. That's the way it is. HS, AAU, etc everyone fabricates list info. That's why draft camps prior to the NBA are so necessary, to actually assess how big these guys are for real. My guess is if this guy ever does make it to an NBA draft camp he's gonna be about 6-11.5 240-250. And that 240-250 will be from thick clumsy legs not a well muscled frame because he still has an underdeveloped upper body.

You forgot to add NBA.

[Euroleague]

Papagiannis' clips from his first high school trainings:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ErFiMFToe4

The 16 year old high school junior is officially listed at 7-1 275 with a 7-6 wingspan.

[outbreak]

why do you post the same thing in multiple threads?

[Euroleague]

Papagiannis now said to be 7-1 275 (7-6 wingspan).

Here is the latest clip of Papagiannis. Hitting 3 pointers, dribbling coast to coast, etc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdnuIhjvaTQ

[Milbuck]

Papagiannis now said to be 7-2 260 (7-6 wingspan).

Here is the latest clip of Papagiannis. Hitting 3 pointers, dribbling coast to coast, etc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdnuIhjvaTQ
Does "papa" mean "poor man's" in Greek? Because all I see in Papagiannis is a poor man's Giannis.

[Euroleague]

Does "papa" mean "poor man's" in Greek? Because all I see in Papagiannis is a poor man's Giannis.

It would actually mean he is like the Godfather compared to Giannis, you freaking racist moron.

[Black and White]

It would actually mean he is like the Godfather compared to Giannis, you freaking racist moron.

More Euro-crap

[Euroleague]

http://cosmosphilly.com/greek-native-papagiannis-nbas-next-greatest-big-man/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=greek-native-papagiannis-nbas-next-greatest-big-man

Greek native Papagiannis could be the NBA’s next greatest big man

Another seven foot center who I have yet to mention is Georgios Papagiannis who could go down as the best Greek basketball player ever to play in the NBA when it is all said and done with. Papagiannis, born in Maroussi, Athens, Greece is a 7’1 250 lb. man-child and he is only 16 years old. In May of 2013, he announced that he would be attending Westtown School in Chester, Pennsylvania.

At such a young age, Papagiannis has the ability to play at such a high level around the basket. He has all of the needed skills that a center in the NBA should have, whether it may be his post jump hook that he seems to have perfected, his shot blocking ability, or his shooting range. He has such a soft touch around the hoop, which every center should have at the next level, and he blocks shots with ease. Even during plays on the defensive end where he doesn’t block a shot, his presence is enough to cause opposing players to think twice about shooting the ball on the drive. Papagiannis’s size causes players on the other team to force passes, sometimes leading to turnovers, and missed shots that lead to an easy rebound for him. This kid can do it all, from put back slams, being able to shoot the three ball at 7 feet tall, and his passing skill.

Papagiannis and his plethora of skills and raw talent will only improve with age, and as he may need a little bit of work as any 16 year old does, I believe that in a year he could make an impact in the NBA. It is safe to say that Georgios Papagiannis is the real deal, and for those that think otherwise, ESPN.com has him ranked as the 26th best prospect in the nation, and nbadraftroom.com has Papagiannis being drafted at 7th overall on their big board. The 7 foot Greek native has already received offers from Division 1 schools such as Maryland, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Temple, and Rutgers and before the end of next season, I would expect to see him receive offers from other big names as well.

[Milbuck]

How sad is it that with all this hype, he'd still only be baby Giannis to Giannis Antetokounmpo?

Freakin Greek Freak man, making everyone look insignificant.

[Euroleague]

It must just drive you crazy how the Greek federation and coach said playing on the Bucks does not count for anything, since it's such a low level, much lower than Euroleague..............

[KobesFinger]

Why do these kids want to go to the NBA?

[gabepizza]

It must just drive you crazy how the Greek federation and coach said playing on the Bucks does not count for anything, since it's such a low level, much lower than Euroleague..............


Link or lie.

:no:

[ralph_i_el]

It must just drive you crazy how the Greek federation and coach said playing on the Bucks does not count for anything, since it's such a low level, much lower than Euroleague..............

Then why don't all these great greek players come take all these high-paying American basketball jobs if they are so much better?

(And it's not because they know your ****** ass lives in this country)

[Euroleague]

Then why don't all these great greek players come take all these high-paying American basketball jobs if they are so much better?

(And it's not because they know your ****** ass lives in this country)

Greece has 3 times a higher standard of living. That's why genius.

[Demitri98]

11.4 Points Per Game
6.8 Rebounds Per Game
2.9 Assists Per Game

:biggums: :biggums:

[LeGOAT]

Greece has 3 times a higher standard of living. That's why genius.
:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[Milbuck]

Greece has 3 times a higher standard of living. That's why genius.
:roll: :yaohappy: :yaohappy: :yaohappy: :yaohappy: :yaohappy: :yaohappy: :yaohappy: :yaohappy: :roll:

[Euroleague]

http://arizona.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1624738

Fast risers and newcomers to keep an eye on

Just behind Davis as a high ranking newcomer is another impressive big man. Greek-born Georgios Papagiannis came over to the States to attend the Westtown (Pa.) School and has made a large impact. At nearly 7-foot-2 with a big frame, he isn't a speed demon but plays with an edge and takes up lots of space. He enters the rankings at No. 44 but could make another big move as we learn more about him. It is important to note, though, that rumors keep swirling that he could return to Greece after his junior season to play pro ball.

[Uncle Drew]

Greece has 3 times a higher standard of living. That's why genius.
Is that why all my money goes to Greece?

[KyrieTheFuture]

Greece has 3 times a higher standard of living. That's why genius.
This is some grade A trolling right here.

[Euroleague]

Georgios Papagiannis was just named by Slam Magazine as one of the top 5 under-18 age players in the world.

[dr.hee]

Is that why all my money goes to Greece?

http://cdn0.sbnation.com/imported_assets/1923967/angela-merkel-goal-celebration-gif.gif

[Euroleague]

16 points 11 rebounds 3 assists against Team USA at the 2014 FIBA Under 17 World Championship

Box Score:

http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/0808/GreecevUnited-States-of-America#|tab=boxscore_statistics

[Euroleague]

Papagiannis is the most amazing physical specimen of a prospect that I've seen since rookie NBA Shaq.

https://media0.giphy.com/media/pAElvdrkJSXOo/200.gif

[FKAri]

Papagiannis is the most amazing physical specimen of a prospect that I've seen since rookie NBA Shaq.

[IMG]https://media0.giphy.com/media/pAElvdrkJSXOo/200.gif[IMG]

Lebron? Yao? KG? Duncan? Oden? Griffen?

Oh btw...if you're from Greece shouldn't you be lining up at an ATM to withdraw your cash after today's news? :confusedshrug:

[Euroleague]

http://www.sportit.gr/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/%CE%B5%CF%86%CE%B7%CE%B2%CE%BF%CE%B9-%CF%86%CF%89%CF%84%CE%BF.jpg

#10 is 6'7" 235.

[LAZERUSS]

Not everyone thinks so highly of Papagiannis...

5/22/15

http://www.btpowerhouse.com/2015/5/22/8629991/georgios-papagiannis-is-the-great-unknown-of-the-2015-recruiting-class-big-ten-basketball


Ranked the No. 84 overall player, No. 11 center, and No. 2 player from the state of Pennsylvania in the class of 2015 by 247sports.com, the big man has a host of schools vying for his services. Papagiannis holds offers from B1G schools Maryland, Penn State, and Rutgers. Others on a growing list of potential suitors include Oregon, UConn, Kentucky, St. John's, and N.C. State.

But he was pretty good at age five though. I believe he was ranked third in his kindegarden class.

[Euroleague]

So far..........


Big George is 2nd in the FIBA Under 19 World Championship in rebounds per game with 14.5 rebounds per game.

http://www.fiba.com/world/u19/2015/playerstats#rebounds

Big George is 1st in the FIBA Under 19 World Championship in blocks per game with 4.5 blocks per game.

http://www.fiba.com/world/u19/2015/playerstats#blocks

Big George is 2nd in the FIBA Under-19 World Championship in eff rating at 28.0 per game.

http://www.fiba.com/world/u19/2015/playerstats#efficiency


And he's still 17, while most players at the tournament are 18-19.


FREAKING BEAST

[Euroleague]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4x9knG1Fxo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6c8T9jr8XA

17 YEARS OLD

[CeltsGarlic]

Looks alot like young Val. A bit bigger tho

[Sakkreth]

Looks alot like young Val. A bit bigger tho

Georgios is much slower.

[Rooster]

Georgios is much slower.

Val is a little bit tough for a Euro though. Papa G look like a rag doll that moves like Bateer Menk .

[Euroleague]

Val is a little bit tough for a Euro though. Papa G look like a rag doll that moves like Bateer Menk .

https://media3.giphy.com/media/bKEJsmryu9VFm/200.gif

[RightTwoCensor]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4x9knG1Fxo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6c8T9jr8XA

17 YEARS OLD
What is his comparison to an NBA Player?

Dude is big and plays big. I see him constantly finishing over the left shoulder, but can he finish over the other one?

[Euroleague]

What is his comparison to an NBA Player?

Dude is big and plays big. I see him constantly finishing over the left shoulder, but can he finish over the other one?

Yeah he can. He has a left hook and a right hook. he has a turn around jumper also. He sort of has a similar offensive skill set to a Yao Ming in how he uses his size and a hook jumper and a turn around and then a little drop step and how he lowers his shoulder and uses up and under moves. And how he can operate on either side. He's also got a good jump shot and shooting range like Yao, and is a good free throw shooter like Yao.

But he's more similar to a power giant big from a physical stand point. He likes to try to block and dunk the hell out of everything if he can. And he wants to grab rebounds in his area with force.

And he really likes to play above the rim on lobs and to dunk the ball on offensive rebounds and as a trailer.

So physically I think he's much more of a power big than Yao. But skill wise I would compare to Yao.

So I would say like about 7-2 athletic, power version of Yao.

Problem he has though is similar to same problem Yao and Shaq had after they put these new rules in. Teams can just double and triple team and it's very hard for him, if teams do do that, for him to get more than 4-5 shots a game on offense.

He can still draw doubles and pass out of them and create offense that way though, and he can still dominate with blocking shots, altering shots, and rebounding though. And if you don't double him, he is going to score most of the time for sure. And like I said, he's a good foul shooter, so no hack a George strategy will work on him.

[Euroleague]

https://www.sny.tv/knicks/news/who-are-the-knicks-targeting-as-the-draft-approaches/183801770

Another name quickly gaining momentum is Greek sensation Georgios Papagiannis, who will reportedly be working out in front of more than 20 NBA teams soon. The 7'2" Papagiannis is wowing scouts with his athleticism and feel for the game at such a young age.

"This kid has great pedigree," one league source, who loved Kristaps Porzingis' game last year, told me. "He plays at top level in Greece, as well as national team experience. If he went to St. Johns or Kentucky, he would be a lottery pick."

[zeerghit]

all the greece ppl are so dumb? i really need the answer..

[FreezingTsmoove]

He had a good run in the NIKE EYBL, I think he will do just fine in the nba

[Sakkreth]

Should be useful bench player.

[Euroleague]

Should be useful bench player.

You are just mad because he's better than Jonas.

[Milbuck]

This colossal scrub retard OP kept hyping up as the "projected #1 pick" is projected to go......40th :roll: :roll: :lol :oldlol:


Crack addicted homeless man's Kosta Koufos AT BEST. 12th man on a lottery team, wouldn't crack a contending roster.