Kostas Papanikolaou has an offer from Atlanta Hawks on the table, to join NBA immediately?

[JTB]

I like this guy alot! He can shoot, he's tall, and he has size for a 3! Ferry please bring this young man to the ATL

[TheFuzz]

He's got some talent. Don't see much upside, but he could be a very solid role-player.

[AHawks89]

I was excited for 2mins and 23 seconds until i scrolled down.

Edited July 19, 2013 by AHawks89

[Ruckus]

What a tease.

[Ruckus]

Let's just get rid of all American players on the Hawks. Apparently that is the direction we are headed.

And the problem is???

[cam1218]

I was excited for 2mins and 23 seconds until i scrolled down.

Scrolled down..and finished reading his name? Nique (and his broadcasting career) wouldn't be happy with this signing.

He looks okay, I see another undersized player though.

Edited July 19, 2013 by cam1218

[DrReality]

Can he play defense?

[DrReality]

He can hit that corner 3 that's so important in spur's system

[ryandauwalker]

If we don't even have the rights to him, how does he have an offer on the table from us?

[DrReality]

We don't. Would involve a trade. More to come?

[JTB]

Scrolled down..and finished reading his name? Nique (and his broadcasting career) wouldn't be happy with this signing. He looks okay, I see another undersized player though.

Looks to me he has pretty good size

[NJHAWK]

Hes a euro jump shooter, chances are he doesnt play defense.

[T21]

Hes a euro jump shooter, chances are he doesnt play defense.

In Europe, teams emphases on D more than in the NBA, period (especially team D).

NBA is about one-on-one D, and that's what should be the question here.

Papanikolau is a very good player, who's able to play both 2 and 3. He's played under some very good coaches and for a team that won Euroleague for the last two years in succession, that should speak for itself.

I hope there's some truth to these rumors...

[Dimesadozen]

If he has an offer on the table from Atlanta, then it only makes sense that there has been a trade hinging upon him taking the offer.

[hazer]

Let's just get rid of all American players on the Hawks. Apparently that is the direction we are headed.

Jeff Teague, American. Lou Williams, American. Kyle Korver, American. John Jenkins, American. DeMarre Carroll, American. Mike Scott, American. Elton Brand, American. Cunningham, Mack, Muscala, Americans. Apparently you're wrong.

[hazer]

Scrolled down..and finished reading his name? Nique (and his broadcasting career) wouldn't be happy with this signing.He looks okay, I see another undersized player though.

NBADraft.net has him at 6'9" 230lbs with "really long arms". Doesn't sound very undersized for the 3 to me.

[hazer]

Can he play defense?

Yes. From NBADraft.net: http://www.nbadraft.net/players/kostas-papanikolaou

"Competitive lefty small forward with nice three point shot ... What he lacks in agility/fluidity, he makes up for in determination ... Aggressive defender that will block shots ... Has really long arms, which helps him in rebounding and defending/deflecting ... Very good mechanics on his shot and can shoot with range and consistency ... Strong basketball IQ/feel for the game ... Player with a high level of intensity/motor ... Hard working kid. Confident. Very strong mentally, a true competitor ... Shows leadership ability, encouraging teammates and pushing them ... Will surprise with highlight reel dunks. A deceptive athlete that can explode on the rim if defenders get caught napping ... Despite lacking great foot speed, utilizes the dribble drive well with excellent handles and finishing ability ..."

[hazer]

Yes. From NBADraft.net: http://www.nbadraft.net/players/kostas-papanikolaou

"Competitive lefty small forward with nice three point shot ... What he lacks in agility/fluidity, he makes up for in determination ... Aggressive defender that will block shots ... Has really long arms, which helps him in rebounding and defending/deflecting ... Very good mechanics on his shot and can shoot with range and consistency ... Strong basketball IQ/feel for the game ... Player with a high level of intensity/motor ... Hard working kid. Confident. Very strong mentally, a true competitor ... Shows leadership ability, encouraging teammates and pushing them ... Will surprise with highlight reel dunks. A deceptive athlete that can explode on the rim if defenders get caught napping ... Despite lacking great foot speed, utilizes the dribble drive well with excellent handles and finishing ability ..."

Sounds like Danny Ferry's dream 3.

[Dimesadozen]

Sounds like Danny Ferry's dream 3.

Sure does!

[Dimesadozen]

http://behindthebuckpass.com/2013/07/13/report-bucks-interested-in-european-prospect-kostas-papanikolaou/

Here's an article about the Bucks being interested in him, but it seems the buyout deadline was the 15th. Idk. Seems like ouston might be willing to trade him. Who thought ATL would ever be short on wing players, though?