16 Papanikolaou Kostas

• Grew up with Aris Thessaloniki (Greece) juniors.
• Made his debut with Aris during the 2008-09 season.
• Signed for the 2009-10 season by Olympiacos Piraeus.
• Played there till the 2012-13 championship.
• Moved to Spain for the 2013-14 season, signed by FC Barcelona.
• Signed for the 2014-15 season by Houston Rockets.
• Signed for the 2015-16 season by Denver Nuggets.
• In January’16 back to Greece, signed by Olympiacos Piraeus.
• He’s still playing there.

• Won the 2012 and 2013 EuroLeague with Olympiacos Piraeus.
• 2013 EuroLeague Rising Star.
• Named 2018-19 EuroLeague Round 17 MVP.
• Led the 2012-13 EuroLeague in 3-point shooting percentage (52.08 %).
• Won the 2011-12 and 2015-16 Greek National Championship with Olympiacos Piraeus.
• Won the 2013-14 Spanish National Championship with FC Barcelona.
• Won the 2010 and 2011 Greek National Cup with Olympiacos Piraues.
• Member of the Greek National Team.
• Played at the 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017 European Championships.
• Played at the 2014 and 2019 World Championships.
• Has been member of the Greek U-18, U-19 and U-20 National Team.
• Won the gold medal at the 2008 European U-18 Championship.
• Won the silver medal at the 2007 European U-18 Championship.
• Won the silver medal at the 2009 World U-19 Championship.
• Won the gold medal at the 2009 European U-20 Championship.
• Led the 2009 European U-20 Championship in blocking shots (1.9 bspg.).

(Source: http://www.euroleague.net)

Player Archetype

Offensive Role: Spot Up Shooter

Defensive Role: Switch Defender

Play Type Efficiency 2021 (Euroleague)

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