Georgios Papagiannis
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Couldn't catch this game but I was able to watch him in person vs. the Suns and came away optimistic. He didn't look as lost as previous outings, and you could tell he was bothering shots with his size and length down low. Looking forward to what's to come as the game continues to slow down for him.
I remember seeing him up close and personal in summer league, and he looks entirely different now. Still needs to turn some of his body fat into muscle, but it doesn't happen overnight. Nice game for him today. The Kings ran into a buzz saw in the first half. Played much better in the second half. Both Skal and Willie had trouble matching up against the Oklahoma front line. Too physical for them, although Willie did defend the post better in the second half. It's a learning experience.
Yep.
I don't pretend to know whether the kid will be the next Marc Gasol or perhaps something even better. I don't know whether he was the best choice at #13. But I do know this. He was only 18 at the time he was drafted and is still only 19 right now. Anybody declaring that draft decision as a bust already just doesn't know what they don't know. The book on Papa G still has several more years remaining until we know anything definitive. What we saw today is an important chapter because it's apparent that progress has been made.
I don't pretend to know whether the kid will be the next Marc Gasol or perhaps something even better. I don't know whether he was the best choice at #13. But I do know this. He was only 18 at the time he was drafted and is still only 19 right now. Anybody declaring that draft decision as a bust already just doesn't know what they don't know. The book on Papa G still has several more years remaining until we know anything definitive. What we saw today is an important chapter because it's apparent that progress has been made.
Whiteside had to mature. Word was that he just wasn't willing to listen and was a bit of a space cadet. I don't know that any team could've developed him at that point. But yeah, the Kings were one of the worst teams he could've gone to.
The current staff is tremendous across the board, including player development and big man coaching.
The current staff is tremendous across the board, including player development and big man coaching.
I didn't get to watch the game itself but I did look at his highlight reel from the game. Second straight game we get a career night from our rooks, great to see. The fact that he said he needed to continue to work on his body is encouraging to hear. We will see a different player next season hopefully.
Just watched the DVR of the game....I think there is more to his potential than even today. Has a nice shooting touch from outside. He controlled the glass where we were getting killed earlier. Gives a different look than the thin towers. Was really, really encouraged when he held his own vs Adams and Kanter who are 2 damn good vets.
