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Papagiannis Excited For Opportunity in Portland

Despite the fact that he has yet to log a single minute in a Trail Blazers uniform, Georgios Papagiannis already feels like part of the Rip City family. The 20-year old, signed Sunday through the 2018-19 season was released by the Sacramento Kings last month after appearing in just 16 games this season. Papagiannis, the 13th overall pick in the 2016 draft out of Greece, is ready for a fresh start in Portland. He recently sat down with George Efkarpides of Eurohoops to describe the experience.

On signing with the Blazers:

“I’m really-really happy being with this team.