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After trade with Suns, Kings select Georgios Papagiannis with the 13th pick

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After a trade with the Phoenix Suns, the Sacramento Kings have selected Greece's Georgios Papagiannis with the 13th pick in the 2016 NBA Draft.

Papagiannis is headed to the Kings as part of the club's trade that enabled the Suns to acquire Marquese Chriss with the eighth pick in the draft.

At 7-foot-2 and 275 pounds, Papagiannis has the potential to develop into an elite shot-blocker at the pro level given his size, length, and feel for the game.

While he's not a great athlete, Papagiannis runs the floor well for a player of his stature, and has already developed a strong mid-range game for an 18-year-old.

Arguably the weakest part of Papagiannis' game is his stamina, as he struggles to play longer than five minutes at a time. Although his size is an asset, Papagiannis isn't the most physical player and has the tendency to get outworked down low by smaller opponents.

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