Jun 29 2012
Knicks Make Smart Selection in Papanikolaou
In Thursday’s 2012 NBA Draft, the Knicks did not have a pick until the 48th selection. With that selection, they passed on the opportunity to add depth to the team now and opted to build for the future. The Knicks selected Greek forward Kostas Papanikolaou with their 2nd round selection. While many good things have been said by smart people regarding Papanikolaou, you won’t see him in Knicks orange and blue anytime soon. The earliest he can play in the NBA, pending a Knicks buyout, would be during the 2013-2014 season. If the Knicks opt not to buy out Papanikolaou’s contract, the earliest he can play in the league would be the 2014-2015 season. So who is Kostas Papanikolaou? More