Costas Papangelopoulos: ‘I’m Not Approaching the End of My Career’

In an extensive interview with Stoiximan GBL, Costas Papangelopoulos discussed his time with the Piraeus team, NBA experiences, and the Greek National Team. Despite being 35 years old, Papangelopoulos insists he’s not nearing the end of his career, as his passion for basketball remains strong. He shared insights into his journey, from being inspired by players like Vassilopoulos and Diamantidis to marking LeBron James at just 19. Reflecting on his potential jersey retirement by Olympiacos, he emphasized gratitude but doesn’t take it for granted. On balancing family life and a demanding athlete’s routine, he acknowledged the challenges, expressing pride in providing for his family while teaching them valuable life lessons. Papangelopoulos also highlighted the competitive nature of this year’s Stoiximan GBL and expressed optimism about Greece’s national team prospects for EuroBasket 2025.