Georgios Papagiannis revealed he agreed to a deal with AS Monaco and Nick Calathes played a big part in that.
Greece national team center Georgios Papagiannis confirmed he will continue his career at AS Monaco.
"Nick supported me not only on the field but also off. He is a great guy. If I could convey the love he has for the national team... At the age he is, you ask whether he will play for the national team, and he says, 'I'll be there.' He was one of the main reasons I chose to go to Monaco," Papagiannis revealed in the mixed zone after the win against Croatia.
The 27-year-old spent the last season with Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul. In 39 EuroLeague appearances, Papagiannis averaged 5.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.8 blocks, and 7.2 PIR per game.
Papagiannis was one of the key players who guided Greece in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament's final win.
The Greek center finished the game with 19 points (2/2 2PT, 5/8 3PT), 2 rebounds, 1 block, and 16 EFF.
During the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament, Papagiannis averaged 12.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.0 block, and 13.5 EFF per game in four appearances.
 | AS Monaco | |
| Position | Player | Status |
| PG | Matthew Strazel | Signed until 2025 |
| PG | Nick Calathes (story) | Signed until 2026 |
| PG | Mike James (story) | Signed until 2027 |
| SG/SF | Terry Tarpey | Signed until 2026 |
| SF | Alpha Diallo | Signed until 2025 |
| SF/PF | Jaron Blossomgame (story) | Signed until 2026 |
| PF | Vitto Brown (story) | Signed until 2026 |
| PF/C | Petr Cornelie | Signed until 2026 |
| PF/C | John Brown III | Signed until 2024+1 |
| PF/C | Yoan Makoundou | Signed until 2026 |
| C | Donta Hall | Signed until 2025 |
| C | Mam Jaiteh (story) | Signed until 2025 |
| C | Donatas Motiejunas | Signed until 2024+1 |
| Coach | Sasa Obradovic (signed until 2025) | |
| Expired contract | Kemba Walker (announced retirement), Elie Okobo, Yakuba Ouattara, Jordan Loyd | |
| Rumored to leave | Yakuba Ouattara, Jordan Loyd, Donatas Motiejunas (story) | |
| Interested | Georgios Papagiannis (story), Elie Okobo | |
More Monaco transfer news:
- Georgios Papagiannis confirms deal with Monac
- Donatas Motiejunas in talks with Milan
- Monaco extend Mouhammadou Jaiteh's contract
- Monaco land EuroLeague newcomer Vitto Brown
- Monaco officially extend Jaron Blossomgame
- Nick Calathes officially signs with AS Monaco
- Mike James signs long-term extension with Monaco
