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Konstantinos "Kostas" Papanikolaou (Greek: Κωνσταντίνος "Κώστας" Παπανικολάου; born 31 July 1990) is a Greek professional basketball player and the team captain for Olympiacos of the Greek Basket League and the EuroLeague. Standing at 2.04 m (6'8 1⁄2") tall,[2][3] he plays at the small forward position. He has previously played in the NBA for the Houston Rockets and the Denver Nuggets, as well as for the EuroLeague powerhouse FC Barcelona. Papanikolaou is also a regular member of the senior Hellenic national team. He is widely considered amongst the best defensive players in European basketball.[4]
 Papanikolaou with Olympiacos, in 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Small forward | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| League | Greek Basket League EuroLeague | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Personal information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 31 July 1990 Trikala, Greece | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Greek | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 204 cm (6 ft 8 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 107 kg (236 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Career information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NBA draft | 2012 / Round: 2 / Pick: 48th overall | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selected by the New York Knicks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing career | 2008–present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Career history | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2009 | Aris Thessaloniki | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2013 | Olympiacos | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–2014 | FC Barcelona | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | Houston Rockets | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2016 | Denver Nuggets | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–present | Olympiacos | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Career highlights and awards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Olympiacos EuroLeague records
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| Stats at NBA.com | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medals
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Professional career
Aris (2008–2009)
Papanikolaou began playing basketball with the youth teams of Proteas Grevenon and Aris, and he made his pro debut in the Greek League, with Aris, during the 2008–09 season. He was named the MVP of the Greek Youth All-Star Game in 2009. He was also named the Greek League's Best Young Player in 2009.[5]
Olympiacos (2009–2013)
On 14 September 2009, Papanikolaou signed a five-year, €1.3 million net income deal with Olympiacos,[6] after Olympiacos paid a €950,000 buyout fee to Aris, to secure his player rights.[7] Papanikolaou's contract with Olympiacos had an NBA buyout clause worth €1 million.[8]
With Olympiacos, he won the EuroLeague and Greek League championships in 2012. Papanikolaou was voted the EuroLeague Rising Star for the EuroLeague 2012–13 season.[9] With Olympiacos, he also won the 2012–13 season EuroLeague championship.
FC Barcelona (2013–2014)
On 20 July 2013, Papanikolaou signed a four-year deal with Spanish League club FC Barcelona,[10] after Barcelona bought Papanikolaou out of his contract with Olympiacos, paying a transfer buyout fee of €1.5 million to Olympiacos, and giving Papanikolaou a contract worth €5.5 million net income, during the contract's first three years (the 4th optional year would be at an additional salary).[7] The contract included NBA buyout clauses in the amounts of €1.1 million for 2014,[11] and €750,000 for 2015.[12]
Barcelona went on to win the 2013–14 Spanish Liga ACB championship.
Houston Rockets (2014–2015)
On 28 June 2012, Papanikolaou was selected with the 48th overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft by the New York Knicks. On July 16, 2012, his draft rights were acquired by the Portland Trail Blazers, via a trade that sent Raymond Felton to the Knicks.[13]
On 10 July 2013, Papanikolaou's rights were acquired by the Houston Rockets, via a trade that sent Thomas Robinson to the Trail Blazers.[14]
On 23 September 2014, Papanikolaou signed with the Houston Rockets.[15] On 13 February 2015, he took part in the Rising Stars Challenge of the NBA All-Star Game; in spite of an injury-plagued rookie season, during which he averaged 4.2 points and 2.7 rebounds per game, while coming off the bench, the Rockets decided to pick up his team option for the 2015–16 season.[16]
Denver Nuggets (2015–2016)
On 20 July 2015, the Rockets traded Papanikolaou, Joey Dorsey, Nick Johnson, Pablo Prigioni, a 2016 first-round draft pick, and cash considerations to the Denver Nuggets, in exchange for Ty Lawson and a 2017 second-round draft pick.[17] On 25 September 2015, he was waived by the Nuggets.[18] He later re-signed with Denver on November 5, 2015,[19] and made his debut for the team that night.[20] He was waived again by the Nuggets on 7 January 2016, before his salary became fully guaranteed.[21]
Return to the Olympiacos (2016–present)
On 20 January 2016, Papanikolaou signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with Olympiacos, returning to the club for a second stint.[3][22] On 5 July 2018, Papanikolaou and Olympiacos officially agreed on a new three-year contract extension. He signed another three-year extension on 22 September 2020.[23]
National team career
Greek junior national
As a member of the junior national basketball teams of Greece, Papanikolaou won the silver medal at the 2007 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship and the gold medal at the 2008 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship. He also won the silver medal at the 2009 FIBA Under-19 World Cup. Papanikolaou also won the gold medal at the 2009 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship, where he was also named to the All-Tournament Team and won the MVP award.[24] He then won the silver medal at the 2010 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship with Greece's junior national team, where he was also named to the All-Tournament Team.[25]
Greek senior national team
In August 2009, Papanikolaou made his debut with the senior men's Greek national basketball team, in a friendly game. With Greece's senior national team, he then played at EuroBasket 2011, the 2012 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament, the EuroBasket 2013, the 2014 FIBA World Cup, the EuroBasket 2015, and the EuroBasket 2017. He also played at the 2019 FIBA World Cup qualification.
Player profile
A player who with his energy and athletic ability fills every corner of the parquet. He is a modern guard-forward with the ability to fight at least three positions (2-3-4) with great success. Is good 3 points shooter and he loves to run in surprise and often finish the stages with striking nails. It has a prestigious winning mindset and thanks to this it has already celebrated many national and collective titles. Excellent defender,[26][27][28] thanks to his long legs and elusive abilities, while helping him play left-handed.
Awards and accomplishments
Club career
Olympiacos
- 2× EuroLeague Champion: (2012, 2013)
- 3× Greek League Champion: (2012, 2016, 2022)
- 3× Greek Cup Winner: (2010, 2011, 2022)
Barcelona
- Spanish League Champion: (2014)
Individual
- EuroLeague Best Defender (2018) by Eurohoops[4]
- 4× Member of the Best Defenders of EuroLeague (2017,[29] 2018,[30] 2019,[31] 2022)
- Olympiacos 2010–20 Team of Decade[32]
- EuroLeague Rising Star: (2013)
- EuroLeague Finals Top Scorer: (2012)
- 2× EuroLeague MVP of the Round
- 2× Greek League Best Young Player: (2009, 2012)
- 3× Greek League Best Five: (2012, 2013, 2017)
- 3× Greek League All-Star: (2013, 2018, 2019)
- Greek Youth All-Star Game: MVP: (2009)
- 2009 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship: MVP
- 2009 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship: All-Tournament Team
- 2010 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship: All-Tournament Team
Olympiacos EuroLeague records
- EuroLeague all-time leader in steals[1]
Greek junior national team
- 2007 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship:
Silver - 2008 Albert Schweitzer Tournament:
Gold - 2008 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship: Gold
- 2009 FIBA Under-19 World Cup: Silver
- 2010 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship: Silver
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field-goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field-goal percentage | FT% | Free-throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | PIR | Performance Index Rating |
| Bold | Career high |
| † | Denotes seasons in which Papanikolaou won the EuroLeague |
| Led the league |
NBA
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | Houston | 43 | 1 | 18.5 | .350 | .292 | .722 | 2.7 | 2.0 | .7 | .3 | 4.2 |
| 2015–16 | Denver | 26 | 6 | 11.3 | .364 | .313 | .643 | 1.5 | .6 | .5 | .2 | 2.6 |
| Career | 69 | 7 | 15.8 | .354 | .297 | .688 | 2.3 | 1.5 | .6 | .3 | 3.6 |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Houston | 8 | 0 | 2.6 | .250 | .000 | .500 | .3 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .4 |
| Career | 8 | 0 | 2.6 | .250 | .000 | .500 | .3 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .4 |
EuroLeague
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | PIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–10 | Olympiacos | 6 | 1 | 6.4 | .250 | .000 | .500 | 1.2 | .8 | .5 | .0 | .8 | 2.0 |
| 2010–11 | 16 | 14 | 13.7 | .447 | .435 | .647 | 3.1 | .3 | .6 | .1 | 3.9 | 4.6 | |
| 2011–12† | 22 | 13 | 19.8 | .490 | .333 | .688 | 3.4 | .6 | .5 | .3 | 6.1 | 7.4 | |
| 2012–13† | 31 | 30 | 23.8 | .497 | .521 | .723 | 4.4 | 1.4 | .9 | .7 | 8.7 | 11.7 | |
| 2013–14 | Barcelona | 28 | 27 | 25.0 | .507 | .361 | .500 | 3.4 | 2.2 | .8 | .5 | 6.9 | 8.5 |
| 2015–16 | Olympiacos | 7 | 5 | 18.9 | .410 | .118 | .583 | 4.3 | 1.0 | .6 | .4 | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| 2016–17 | 37 | 32 | 23.2 | .422 | .316 | .826 | 4.8 | 1.5 | 1.2 | .4 | 8.1 | 9.7 | |
| 2017–18 | 28 | 23 | 24.1 | .469 | .373 | .775 | 4.3 | 2.1 | 1.0 | .4 | 8.3 | 11.3 | |
| 2018–19 | 30 | 23 | 23.2 | .545 | .371 | .738 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 9 | 6.9 | 8.1 | |
| 2019–20 | 26 | 21 | 23.5 | .606 | .391 | .708 | 3.6 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 8 | 8.5 | 9.4 | |
| 2020–21 | 4 | 4 | 15.3 | 429 | .010 | .100 | 2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
| Career | 231 | 212 | 21.5 | .550 | .372 | .723 | 3.9 | .14 | .8 | .09 | 7.2 | 8.9 |
References
- Stathakopoulos, Christos. "Οι 7 πρώτοι όλων των εποχών στην Ευρώπη". Olympiacos BC (in Greek). Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- PAPANIKOLAOU, KOSTAS HEIGHT: 2.04.
- "Olympiacos officially announced Papanikolaou". Eurohoops.net. 20 January 2016. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- "EuroLeague Best Defender by Eurohoops: Κώστας Παπανικολάου, Greeks do it better". Eurohoops (in Greek). 8 May 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- "Best young player, Papanikolaou". ArisBC.gr. 24 June 2009. Archived from the original on 9 August 2014. Retrieved 24 June 2009.
- "OLYMPIACOS nabs prospect Papanikolaou". Euroleague.net. 14 September 2009. Archived from the original on 9 August 2014. Retrieved 14 September 2009.
- Πάει στην Μπαρτσελόνα ο Παπανικολάου!. RedPlanet.gr (in Greek). 20 July 2013. Archived from the original on 26 July 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
- Παπανικολάου: "Ο καθένας μπορεί να γράφει ό,τι θέλει". RedPlanet.gr (in Greek). 22 April 2013. Archived from the original on 10 August 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- "Rising Star Trophy winner: Kostas Papanikolaou, Olympiacos Piraeus". Euroleague.net. 1 May 2013. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
- "FC BARCELONA lands Kostas Papanikolaou!". Euroleague.net. 20 July 2013. Archived from the original on 26 July 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
- "Interest from Houston for "Pap", not offer yet". Eurohoops.net. 15 July 2014. Archived from the original on 18 September 2014. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
- ΑΠΟΚΛΕΙΣΤΙΚΟ: Πάει Μπαρτσελόνα ο Παπανικολάου!. Sport24.gr (in Greek). 20 July 2013. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
- "Knicks Acquire Felton & Thomas". KnicksNow.com. 16 July 2012. Archived from the original on 19 April 2014. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
- "Rockets Acquire Papanikolaou, Todorovic and Two Future 2nd Round Picks". NBA.com. 10 July 2013. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- "Rockets Sign Kostas Papanikolaou". NBA.com. 23 September 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
- "Rockets pick up option on Kostas Papanikolaou". blog.chron.com. 24 June 2015. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
- "Nuggets Acquire Joey Dorsey, Nick Johnson, Kostas Papanikolaou, Pablo Prigioni, Cash Considerations and First Round Pick From Houston". NBA.com. 20 July 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- Stein, Marc (25 September 2015). "Sources: Kostas Papanikolaou, part of Ty Lawson deal, waived by Nuggets". ESPN.com. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
- "Nuggets Sign Kostas Papanikolaou". NBA.com. 5 November 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
- "Hayward scores 20, Jazz beat Nuggets 96-84". NBA.com. 5 November 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
- Wojnarowski, Adrian (7 January 2016). "Sources: Nuggets waive forward Kostas Papanikolaou". Yahoo.com. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
- "Olympiacos officially announced Papanikolaou". Euroleague.net. 20 January 2016. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- "Olympiacos signs Kostas Papanikolaou to contract extension". Sportando. 22 September 2020. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- "GOLDEN GREEKS CONQUER FRANCE". FIBAEurope.com. 26 July 2009. Retrieved 26 July 2009.
- "MVP ALBICY HEADLINES ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM". FIBAEurope.com. 18 July 2010. Retrieved 18 July 2010.
- "Κώστας Παπανικολάου: Το αμυντικό "πολυεργαλείο" του Ολυμπιακού (video)". Eurohoops (in Greek). 17 June 2020. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- Πάλλας, Γιάννης (5 November 2021). "Όταν λέμε άμυνα, εννοούμε... Παπανικολάου!". Onsports.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- thrylos24.gr (17 April 2020). "Μιλουτίνοφ: "Από τους κορυφαίους αμυντικούς στην Ευρώπη ο Παπανικολάου..."". Thrylos24.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- "Παπανικολάου και Μπιρτς στους κορυφαίους αμυντικούς της Ευρωλίγκας!". Eurohoops (in Greek). 15 February 2017. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
- newsroom, sport-fm. "Υποψήφιοι για κορυφαίοι αμυντικοί Παπανικολάου, Σίνγκλετον". sport-fm.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- "Ευρωλίγκα: Καλάθης και Παπανικολάου στα φαβορί για τον κορυφαίο αμυντικό". Eurohoops (in Greek). 28 September 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- "Ολυμπιακός: Με Πρίντεζη, Σπανούλη, Σλούκα και Παπαλουκά η ομάδα της δεκαετίας". Eurohoops (in Greek). 12 August 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
- Kostas Papanikolaou at acb.com (in Spanish)
- Kostas Papanikolaou at draftexpress.com
- Kostas Papanikolaou at esake.gr (in Greek)
- Kostas Papanikolaou at eurobasket.com
- Kostas Papanikolaou at euroleague.net
- Kostas Papanikolaou at FIBA.com
На других языках
[de] Kostas Papanikolaou
Konstantinos „Kostas“ Papanikolaou (griechisch Κωνσταντίνος «Κώστας» Παπανικολάου; * 31. Juli 1990 in Trikala) ist ein griechischer Basketballspieler, der seit 2016 bei Olympiakos Piräus unter Vertrag steht.- [en] Kostas Papanikolaou
[es] Kostas Papanikolaou
Kostas Papanikolaou (1 de agosto de 1990, Trikala, Tesalia) es un jugador de baloncesto que desempeña su juego en la posición de alero. Forma parte de Olympiacos BC y también juega con selección nacional griega.[ru] Папаниколау, Костас
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