Portland Signs Georgios Papagiannis to a 10-Day Contract

[santeesioux]

Papa G is back.

 

[MARIS61]

Given his recent guilty plea for lying to the FBI in the Mueller witch-hunt, does this create an issue with the teams Morals Clause?

 

[Chris Craig]

Blazers should have a sweepstakes--entry fees going to charity--where the winner gets a 10-day contract for the final 5 games of the season.

@SlyPokerDog--you've got contacts. Get that idea to the right people to make it happen!

Yeah make it happen @SlyPokerDog

 

[BBert]

Blazers should have a sweepstakes--entry fees going to charity--where the winner gets a 10-day contract for the final 5 games of the season.

@SlyPokerDog--you've got contacts. Get that idea to the right people to make it happen!

A large percentage of the contract should go to charity.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Sorry it came across that way, that's not what I was claiming. I was purely talking on your love of Greek players.

Do you still follow Kostas Papanikolaou, where is he these days? I still think he was overrated, but I appreciated your entusiasm for him.

No worries. Kostas has settled into a solid career at "starter on a top-10 Euroleague team" level. Just like former Blazers Rudy and Claver and almost-Blazer Petteri Koponen.

 

[Sarni]

He shouldn't have been a lottery pick back in 2016 but I remember several people being keen on him before the draft. He is just 20 so still has plenty of time to develop and if he shows any kind of promise during practice and maybe limited minutes on the court, he could get a contract until the end of regular season (maybe).

It's the sort of player I want us to go for in free agency to fill roster spots. Well, I would have actually preferred a wing but I am fine with PapaG.

 

[CupWizier]

Why a center?

why worry about a 10 day contract? It's not like he is going to be in the rotation. He's likely done after 10 days. To me, it's not even an issue.

 

[Mediocre Man]

why worry about a 10 day contract? It's not like he is going to be in the rotation. He's likely done after 10 days. To me, it's not even an issue.

Your post was #67 of of this non issue

 

[CupWizier]

Your post was #67 of of this non issue

and it was my FIRST post in this thread and now this is my second. Thanks for counting for me. This would have never been made as I didn't expect an idiotic response to my post.

 

[TBpup]

One thing I do like, he tries to dunk when he is close to the basket instead of immediately flinging the ball in the direction of the rim like it is a boiling hot potato. There is that....

 

[Mediocre Man]

and it was my FIRST post in this thread and now this is my second. Thanks for counting for me. This would have never been made as I didn't expect an idiotic response to my post.

Always expect it

 

[Scalma]

Papagiannis’ g league numbers this season

27mpg, 13.5ppg, 9.7rpg, 1.5bpg, 52% shooting, 79% FT. His per/36 comes out to 18ppg, 13rpg, and 2bpg.

Still only 20 years old.



I’d rather have him than Leonard long term, so I’m rooting for him to get an invite next year.

 

[Scalma]

One thing that gives papa g a chance; Leonard has looked AWFUL lately when he’s been needed because of Nurkic’ foul trouble. I’ve been watching a little bit of papa Gs games and he looks like a much better insurance player than Leonard. Hes a better rim protector and offensively he does more than just hover around the three point line. He’s also playoff eligible.

 

[Sarni]

One thing that gives papa g a chance; Leonard has looked AWFUL lately when he’s been needed because of Nurkic’ foul trouble. I’ve been watching a little bit of papa Gs games and he looks like a much better insurance player than Leonard. Hes a better rim protector and offensively he does more than just hover around the three point line. He’s also playoff eligible.

Does he have a swish3?

 

[Scalma]

Does he have a swish3?

Naw but from what I’ve seen he has a jumper.

 

[TBpup]

Does he have a swish3?

Yes...it's just a really long hook shot.

 

[BBert]

Does he have a swish3?

No but he has a mean dunk2

 

[Scalma]

Papa Gs Dad is not a fan of Dragan Bender. To be fair, he was right. I’m just picturing him teaming up with papa Nurkic to create some kinda security unit





Looks like Papa G doesn’t care much about Bender either

 

[Scalma]

If he can get his body to where it was in this clip he has a chance. Evidently he lost weight this summer but never really got a chance to crack the Kings rotation. He looked good in the gleague though. He’s got an impressive 7’6 wingspan as well. Fuck Meyers, let him waive a towel in a suit.

 

[StumptownHoliday]

Selfishly, I want papagiannis to stay with the blazers and one day block the shit out of a Greek freak dunk. Then I can have my moment in the sun and scream "WHO'S YOUR PAPA, GIANNIS!!!!"

 

[Scalma]

He looks in shape.

 

[kjironman1]

He looks in shape.

But Meyers looks to be his first assignment to guard.

 

[Pinwheel1]

If he can get his body to where it was in this clip he has a chance. Evidently he lost weight this summer but never really got a chance to crack the Kings rotation. He looked good in the gleague though. He’s got an impressive 7’6 wingspan as well. Fuck Meyers, let him waive a towel in a suit.

Like I said before George definitely has potential to be a third option at center. Regardless how we all feel about Meyers....he makes too much not to play. Ideally if he looks good in practice, we can hide him and sign him before summer league so no one else offers more. How much can we offer for a 3rd string center ..........before we sign our other more important FAs?

 

[andalusian]

"And then you freeze, and wait, and wait, and wait, and then you throw the ball for a swish3"

- "Does it work?"

"Not in a game, but it works wonders against the basketball operations people".

 

[CupWizier]

Always expect it

Thanks for the warning.

 

[Chris Craig]

Keep him get rid of Meyers

 

[kjironman1]

Keep him get rid of Meyers

Meyers is actually way faster and a much better player. Not much chance of that.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Meyers is actually way faster and a much better player. Not much chance of that.

If we need our centers to be fast and a good 3 point shooter, then Yes Meyers is our guy. But do we?
I think we need a cheap 3rd string guy who can battle down low. Cheap being the optimal word.

 

[Blazers Roy]

-He's only 20. A baby in Centers terms.
-7'1
-Can make hook shots, even from longer distance.
-Shows some sparks on defense (good timing on blocks).
-Dunks the ball when he's near the basket.

So he's not extremely athletic or shoots threes, still looks like a great guy to audition.

FYI: Whiteside was also thrown away by the Kings.


Against OKC:



Another SL game:

 

[BonesJones]

Blazers should have a sweepstakes--entry fees going to charity--where the winner gets a 10-day contract for the final 5 games of the season.

@SlyPokerDog--you've got contacts. Get that idea to the right people to make it happen!

Let me do it! I might actually hit a 3 in game.