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KOSTAS PAPANIKOLAOU

Achievements

  • 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, 2015-16, 2021-22 and 2022-23 Greek National Championship with Olympiacos Piraeus.
  • Won the 2013-14 Spanish National Championship with FC Barcelona.
  • Won the 2010, 2011 and 2022 Greek National Cup with Olympiacos Piraues.
  • Won the 2022 and 2023 Greek Super Cup with Olympiacos Piraeus.
  • Member of the Greek National Team.
  • Played at the 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2022 European Championships.
  • Played at the 2014, 2019 and 2023 World Championships.
  • Has been member of the Greek U18, U19 and U20 National Team.
  • Won the gold medal at the 2008 European U18 Championship.
  • Won the silver medal at the 2007 European U18 Championship.
  • Won the silver medal at the 2009 World U19 Championship.
  • Won the gold medal at the 2009 European U20 Championship.
  • Led the 2009 European U20 Championship in blocking shots (1.9 bpg).

About KOSTAS PAPANIKOLAOU

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.