George Stephanopoulos Projected 2017 NBA #1 Draft Pick

[Euroleague]

Georgios Papagiannis is a Greek 16 year old high school sophmore. He was developed by the Greek basketball club Peristeri. He is the youngest player to ever player in a fully professional first tier European national league.

Papagiannis is 7-1 and has a 7-6 wingspan, and is reportedly still growing.

He has committed to play high school basketball in the USA, starting this fall. He is currently projected by many to be the first pick in the 2016 NBA draft.


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

[Kiddlovesnets]

lol Euroleague is talking shit again, no surprise to me at all.

[Unbiased_one]

Georgios Papagiannis is a Greek 15 year old high school freshman. He was developed by the Greek basketball club Peristeri. He is the youngest player to ever player in a fully professional first tier European national league.

Papagiannis is 7-1 and has a 7-6 wingspan, and is reportedly still growing.

He has committed to play high school basketball in the USA, starting this fall. He is currently projected by many to be the first pick in the 2017 NBA draft.


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

Who are the many, and can you provide a link to any of them saying this?

[Kiddlovesnets]

You've gotta enjoy Euroleague's nonsense of bringing up players of Div II NCAA players caliber like no end.
:lol

[brantonli]

2017? Lol at least choose a more believable year.

[chosen_wun]

Projecting a number 1 pick four years from now ? what a joke.

That kid could literally drop his stock to undrafted in that time frame.

[Euroleague]

2017? Lol at least choose a more believable year.

He's considered the biggest talent in Europe dumb ass.

[Andrew Wiggins]

why are you trying to force discussion about european players when you know they'll be mocked and belittled by americans? why not post in the correct forum?

[Trollsmasher]

DAT 10 INCH VERTICAL:roll:

There are like 3 repeated in game highlights in that video :roll:

[Kiddlovesnets]

why not post in the correct forum?

I've been trying to say the same thing lol, Euroleague is a troll and he only gets on ISH to annoy other posters.
:rolleyes:

[niko]

He's too big. Name players 7'2'', 7'3'' who are that kind of talents? When you get that big it's too hard on your body and you get big and plodding. I don't see it or believe it.

[Cleverness]

Any differences between this thread and this one? http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=259027

[Unbiased_one]

He's considered the biggest talent in Europe dumb ass.

Yeah, but that doesn't mean he's the best overall talent. Again, can you provide any of the 'many' who support this claim?

[dbk123]

*projected first round draft pick


Fixed for you op

[Spaulding]

Any differences between this thread and this one? http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=259027

Lol op is a tard

[handbanana]

he's got the fluidity of a wooden plank :facepalm

[el gringos]

I think it's crazy to look that far ahead. But then last week I saw that freshman from North Carolina that nc offered. His highlights looked ridiculous. Wouldn't that put him in the 17 draft? Check him out and see if you still think the Greek is better. Nothing like a 4 year debate


HARRY GILES

[Fudge]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/9ee1fe8641ad263f1fd2081d311eabcc/tumblr_mki2xwpAja1s5kg59o1_500.jpg

[jzek]

Why does he look too soft?

[BoutPractice]

Height isn't everything.
He could be just another Perovic.

[bmd]

My nephew is 5 years old and is projected to be #1 in the 2027 draft.

[Vienceslav]

Well you were right about VSpan so I'm hopping on the bandwagon early.:cheers:

[dilley]

Whether he's good or not, it's nice to see him ditching those shitty European clubs. At least he cares about his future.

[Mr. Jabbar]

"Papagiannis", you just can't wear that last name and be good at basketball, srry op, good luck next time.

[teddytwelvetoes]

Any differences between this thread and this one? http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=259027http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view5/4551132/kevin-garnett-reaction-o.gif

[Derka]

He's considered the biggest talent in Europe dumb ass.
Which is kind of like saying "I have the most awesome case of herpes ever!"

[InspiredLebowski]

You mean Eron Gordon.

[qrich]

Aaron Holiday >> Marcus LoVett Junior >> EuroScrub

[flipogb]

good, we need to bring the freakishly tall players back.

[Rooster]

If he was Greek:oldlol:

I would not waste a draft pick.:no:

So many of them failed in the next level.:oldlol:

Their talent is basically just for a minor league:oldlol:

Like Euroleague.

Maybe if he is transplanted Greek ill reconsider

But seeing how Sofo failed in the summer league:oldlol:

Nevermind :no:

[Xiao Yao You]

He has committed to play high school basketball in the USA, starting this fall.

So much for the NBA. Giving up the Greek league to play with scrubs in the USA will do him in. :facepalm

[iDunk]

The way he's dunking and laying the ball up I can already tell you that he's nothing special & gonna be a bust.

[andremiller07]

Looks like a way less athletic Meyers Lenoard

[jcsrplumply]

Any differences between this thread and this one? http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=259027
:roll: :roll: :roll:

[IGOTGAME]

He's too big. Name players 7'2'', 7'3'' who are that kind of talents? When you get that big it's too hard on your body and you get big and plodding. I don't see it or believe it.
Kareem and badically no one else.

[Crystallas]

He's considered the biggest talent in Europe dumb ass.

:confusedshrug: #1 of the second round in the NBA draft? Or #1 in the Euroleague draft?

[KG215]

I have Harry Giles and Seventh Woods going #1 and #2 in my 2017 Mock Draft.

[tgan3]

I went to watch his highlights his not that good.

Yes hes 7'0, has a soft touch, but hes not particularly fast or strong. No post game, just face up shoot. The other recent highlight of him shows open dunks in practice and tip ins near the basket.:facepalm :facepalm :facepalm

I rather take giannis antetokoumpo any day. Equally complicated name but a better player.

[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

[Inferno]

I have Harry Giles and Seventh Woods going #1 and #2 in my 2017 Mock Draft.

Hows Gliles doing after that terrible knee injury?

[no pun intended]

I can't be the only one who noticed how the the mods changed the title to "George Stephanopoulos"

lmfao

[Milbuck]

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

Answer my question. P.ussy.

[Euroleague]

Answer my question.

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

[Milbuck]

It would actually mean he is like the Godfather compared to Giannis, you freaking racist moron.
That's fitting, considering he moves like an old, unathletic, wrinkly, fatherly shit compared to Giannis. Good find though, it's interesting to see guys who won't make it in the pro leagues.

[Euroleague]

That's fitting, considering he moves like an old, unathletic, wrinkly, fatherly shit compared to Giannis. Good find though, it's interesting to see guys who won't make it in the pro leagues.

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

That's the most athletic big man in the entire USA.

And he will be drafted MUCH HIGHER than Giannis was.

[Milbuck]

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

That's the most athletic big man in the entire USA.

And he will be drafted MUCH HIGHER than Giannis was.
I saw 2 inches of elevation on that dunk :oldlol:

I feel bad for you, is this the shit level "athleticism" you have to put up with when you watch Euroleague?

[Black and White]

I saw 2 inches of elevation on that dunk :oldlol:

I feel bad for you, is this the shit level "athleticism" you have to put up with when you watch Euroleague?

Remeber that EL is the same guy that said V-Span was more athletic than Westbrook and Rose combined

[Euroleague]

I saw 2 inches of elevation on that dunk :oldlol:

I feel bad for you, is this the shit level "athleticism" you have to put up with when you watch Euroleague?

That's funny, because according to one of the biggest NBA scouting companies in existence, he has a VERY high vertical leap.

http://netscoutsbasketball.com/scouting_reports/giorgios-papagiannis

Body and athleticism

His vertical leap is enormous; he never gets the hands down with the ball, just taking 2nd chance attempts right away in the air.

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And yeah, in Greece, his vertical leap was measured as being higher than Giannis' was.

And that's not "Euroleague" you ****ING RACIST SON OF A BITCH. That's AMERICAN BASKETBALL, versus AMERICAN BASKETBALL PLAYERS.

Your trolling skills are extremely weak.

[Derka]

ROFL @ the title :roll: :roll: :roll:

So why did the title need to be edited 10-months after the fact?

[Euroleague]

ROFL @ the title :roll: :roll: :roll:

So why did the title need to be edited 10-months after the fact?

It wasn't. Real Mean Wear Green always edits my titles. He's a douche bag.

I tried to edit it back but I can't.

[Derka]

It wasn't. Real Mean Wear Green always edits my titles. He's a douche bag.

I tried to edit it back but I can't.

No he didn't. It says right there in the first post that you edited it. It even posts the friggin' time you did it with your forum handle on it. Christ, you are dumb.

[Euroleague]

No he didn't. It says right there in the first post that you edited it. It even posts the friggin' time you did it with your forum handle on it. Christ, you are dumb.

You are the ****ing moron. Do you really think I titled the post Stephanopoulos?

**** YOU, you racist POS.

This is the ****ing bullshit I complain about here over and over and not once will Jeff do a damn thing about it.

I only get banned for complaining but not once does this POS mod ever get reprimanded.

The whole forum can see every single thread of mine either deleted or the title of it changed to make me look like I am trolling.

But not one damn thing done about it if I complain, except that I get banned.

[Derka]

You are the ****ing moron. Do you really think I titled the post Stephanopoulos?

**** YOU, you racist POS.

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

[Milbuck]

That's funny, because according to one of the biggest NBA scouting companies in existence, he has a VERY high vertical leap.

http://netscoutsbasketball.com/scouting_reports/giorgios-papagiannis
Body and athleticism

His vertical leap is enormous; he never gets the hands down with the ball, just taking 2nd chance attempts right away in the air.

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And yeah, in Greece, his vertical leap was measured as being higher than Giannis' was.

And that's not "Euroleague" you ****ING RACIST SON OF A BITCH. That's AMERICAN BASKETBALL, versus AMERICAN BASKETBALL PLAYERS.

Your trolling skills are extremely weak.

So you don't actually watch Euroleague? Your credibility is gone, 100% GONE.

Anyways, enjoy watching PapaNewGuinea or whatever his name is. If you're gonna watch him regularly, you should probably start watching the Beijing Ducks to get used to his future league.

LOL at a Serbian player not even being able to crack an amateur Euroleague roster :oldlol:

[ralph_i_el]

You are the ****ing moron. Do you really think I titled the post Stephanopoulos?

**** YOU, you racist POS.

This is the ****ing bullshit I complain about here over and over and not once will Jeff do a damn thing about it.

I only get banned for complaining but not once does this POS mod ever get reprimanded.

The whole forum can see every single thread of mine either deleted or the title of it changed to make me look like I am trolling.

But not one damn thing done about it if I complain, except that I get banned.

If you aren't trolling then you're just retarded, either way you should be banned.

If this kid is so good why is he coming to America to play for free against children?

[finchyyy]

Can't wait for 2017 to see this kid get crushed.

[Euroleague]

Can't wait for 2017 to see this kid get crushed.

2016. Real Mean Wear Green changed the title.

[JimmyMcAdocious]

I can't be the only one who noticed how the the mods changed the title to "George Stephanopoulos"

lmfao

literally lol.

[dr.hee]

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

So much tipping...are they playing volleyball?

[Nick Young]

The next George Meurasahn:rockon:

[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.

[no pun intended]

http://ww2.hdnux.com/photos/10/75/01/2347077/3/628x471.jpg

[JohnFreeman]

His go to move is called the "tzatziki spin"

[outbreak]

just make one thread in the future, no need to bump 6 other previous threads about un related players with the same post :facepalm

[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.

[KyrieTheFuture]

He's almost worthy of an early second round pick :eek: :eek: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[Euroleague]

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

[duskovujosevic]

wrong forum

[D-Rose]

http://ww2.hdnux.com/photos/10/75/01/2347077/3/628x471.jpg
lol I thought I read wrong at first...

[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

[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.

[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

[GOBB]

Greeks stink because they dont shower often.

[Euroleague]

Greeks stink because they dont shower often.

https://media0.giphy.com/media/wE41dxgzMTPnW/200.gif

[Euroleague]

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

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

17 YEARS OLD

[AMERVET]

Ben Simmons

[ISHGoat]

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

very impressive if those stats are accurate

do you have any full games or highlights of him from the current tournament? i know everyone likes to bash on you but those numbers are beastly if he can sustain them

do you know if zhou qi is in this tournament? I know team china played, but i didnt see him on the team

[Euroleague]

very impressive if those stats are accurate

do you have any full games or highlights of him from the current tournament? i know everyone likes to bash on you but those numbers are beastly if he can sustain them

do you know if zhou qi is in this tournament? I know team china played, but i didnt see him on the team

The entire tournament is being broadcast by FIBA at their YouTube channel. You can watch all the games played by every country. You can see all the games live and also all the games are available on replay.

It's discussed here in this thread:

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=381042


If you want to know what FIBA is broadcasting you can just subscribe to their YouTube channel. They broadcast all kinds of stuff for free.

Zhou Qi is not playing in the tournament. China moved him into their senior men's national team.

[ISHGoat]

The entire tournament is being broadcast by FIBA at their YouTube channel. You can watch all the games played by every country. You can see all the games live and also all the games are available on replay.

It's discussed here in this thread:

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=381042

thx for the link, i already saw it earlier and tuned in a couple times.

if i may ask, whats your legit top 10 players currently in the world right now? all time?

[Euroleague]

Papagiannis is now officially measured at 7'2" with a 7'6" wingspan, and weighs 278 pounds.

[LAZERUSS]

Papagiannis is now officially measured at 7'2" with a 7'6" wingspan, and weighs 278 pounds.

http://exnba.com/articles-news/priest-lauderdale-a-74-basketball-journeyman/

[K Xerxes]

I always knew Stephanopoulos should have been an NBA player, and not a journalist. Good to see him making the correct career move at the ripe age of 54. #1 pick for sure :applause:

[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."

[FireDavidKahn]

Wow, he is predicted to go in the second round this year.

Good job, OP:applause:

[Euroleague]

Wow, he is predicted to go in the second round this year.

Good job, OP:applause:

You are a moron.

[Milbuck]

This "amazing" talent retard OP keeps hyping is projected to go.....

40th

:roll: :roll:

Not top 10, not top 20, not top 30, but 40th :yaohappy: :roll: :lol

[Gotterdammerung]

Thanks to Euroleage, Stephanopoulos peaked way too early. Gotta time the hype correctly. :oldlol:

[LilEddyCurry]

Is this guy Giannas' dad?

[CavaliersFTW]

He's considered the biggest talent in Europe dumb ass.
So was Brian Scalabrine during the lockout.

[zeerghit]

Georgios Papagiannis is a Greek 16 year old high school sophmore. He was developed by the Greek basketball club Peristeri. He is the youngest player to ever player in a fully professional first tier European national league.

Papagiannis is 7-1 and has a 7-6 wingspan, and is reportedly still growing.

He has committed to play high school basketball in the USA, starting this fall. He is currently projected by many to be the first pick in the 2016 NBA draft.


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


u showed again u dont know shit about basketball, specially euroball

[FreezingTsmoove]

Players drop all the time

Andre Drummond was consensus number one for a good part of his HS career

Simmons has been consensus number one for 3 years now

Marvin Bagley is considered number one for his one and done draft class