Panathinaikos has started 6-7 in the EuroLeague, leaving the team in 10th place. The team’s owner, Dimitrios Giannakopoulos, has a volcanic reputation in Europe. He was fined 150,000 euros in 2015 for barging into the referee’s room and threatening to kill the officials and their families after a playoff victory over CSKA Moscow. Panathinaikos’ roster includes Nick Calathes, Georgios Papagiannis, Keith Langford, Deshaun Thomas, James Gist and the older brother of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, Thanasis.
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Georgios Papagiannis
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Born: 07/03/97
Height: 7-2 / 2.18
Weight:275 lbs. / 124.7 kg.
Earnings: $7,089,477 ($7,428,486*)
Born: 07/03/97
Height: 7-2 / 2.18
Weight:275 lbs. / 124.7 kg.
Earnings: $7,089,477 ($7,428,486*)
While the details of his multiyear deal with the Greek powerhouse are still ironed out, Papagiannis didn’t hide his intention to sign with his old team. “I return to my family, Panathinaikos“, he said while wearing a scarf of the club upon his arrival at the Athens airport.
Adrian Wojnarowski: Portland has waived center George Papagiannis, league source tells ESPN. He’s planning to sign a deal in Greece.
Panathinaikos is close to signing Georgios Papagiannis to a three-year deal. The Blazers have till July 19 to guarantee his contract for next season but it is unlikely that he will remain in the NBA. The Greek big man will then sign a multi-year agreement with Panathinaikos, as reported by Sport24.
Georgios Papagiannis is expected to be waived by the Portland Trail Blazers and sign to Panathinaikos, according to Eurohoops sources.
Although Papagiannis’ contract is guaranteed, the Blazers will most likely release the player. And Panathinaikos are waiting. Panathinaikos have already included Papagiannis in the club’s long-term plans and are ready to add him with a three-year contract.
Georgios Papagiannis back to Europe?
According to Israeli news portal “Walla”, it is more likely that the Greek international returns to Europe this season despite his contract with the Portland Trail Blazers. The report indicates that he will draw interest from both Greek powerhouses, Panathinaikos as his former team and Olympiacos with coach David Blatt now in charge in Piraeus.
