Georgios Papagiannis, also known as "Big Papa", "PeeG" and "Big Doofus," is a Greek professional basketball player who currently plays as center for Fenerbahce in the BSL and Euroleague. In 2016, Papagiannis was drafted 13th overall by the Phoenix Suns in the NBA, becoming the highest drafted Greek player ever. However, he was traded to the Sacramento Kings on draft night. In November 2016, he made his NBA debut in a loss against the Milwaukee Bucks, where he recorded two points and one rebound in six minutes off the bench.
In 2018, Papagiannis was waived by the Kings and signed a 10-day contract with the Portland Trail Blazers. This was his last NBA team before returning to Europe with Panathinaikos on a five-year contract. In 39 NBA games, Papagiannis averaged 4.1 points and 3.2 rebounds per game.
In 2022, Papagiannis was named team captain for the first time in his career, and averaged 8.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game in 33 EuroLeague games in the 2022-23 season. In July 2023, he signed a two year deal with Turkish club Fenerbahce, where he is currently playing under his national team coach Dimitrios Itoudis.
At the national level, Papagiannis became a part of Greece’s senior team in 2017, and has represented his nation at the Eurobasket 2017 and the 2019 FIBA World Cup qualification.
Georgios Papagiannis’ Parents
Georgios Papagiannis’s father is Kanellos Papagiannis. The name of his mother is not available in the public domain.
Who is Georgios Papagiannis’ Mother?
Details of Georgios Papagiannis’ mother and her profession are not available in the public domain. However, she gifted him a Sacramento Kings jersey as a birthday present when he was five years old. Papagiannis was introduced to Dimitris Giannakopoulos by his parents when he was 15 years old.
Georgios Papagiannis shares a good relationship with his mother and she has visited him in the United States during his NBA career.
Who is Georgios Papagiannis’ Father?
Georgios Papagiannis’ father is Kanellos Papagiannis, who was also a professional basketball player. He motivated his son to become a basketball player and helped him train with Dimitris Giannakopoulos in his early years.
Kanellos Papagiannis is a big supporter of his son and often goes out of his way to promote and support his career.
What Nationality are Georgios Papagiannis’ Parents?
Georgios Papagiannis’ mother and father Kanellos Papagiannis are both Greek nationals.
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FAQs
A. Georgios Papagiannis is currently 26 years old.
A. Georgios Papagiannis is from Greece.
A. Georgios Papgiannis’s father is Kanellos Papagiannis. His mother’s name is not available in the public domain.
A. Georgios Papagiannis is 7 feet 3 inches tall and weighs around 121 kg.
A. Yes, Georgios Papagiannis is part of Greece’s squad for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
