KOSTA KOUFOS (SAC)
#41•K. KOUFOS
C • 7’0, 265 lbs; 11th year, Ohio State
SALTY DOG
NBA ROLE: OFFENSIVE-MINDED PIVOT
Kosta Koufos is another ‘third’ big getting it done in the Association; won’t play heavy minutes, demand a certain number of touches or have many sets catered towards getting him buckets – Koufos isn’t about the stats, he understands & accepts his position, while realizing the significance of fulfilling his role; nice post scorer – good hands, loves lil runners & quick hooks; likes sweeping right-handers, goes up w/ purpose after handling dump-off passes; active defender: hard-working 7-footer – Koufos keeps his arms straight up while contesting shots (struggles w/ lateral lockdowns & closeouts, protecting the paint is a more natural fit); has perfected the role of ‘recurring guest’ – goes above & beyond his usual’s night’s work if a top performer is injured, offers plenty of intangibles* during sporadic appearances on a fully healthy roster; utility/backup 5 for Dave Joerger – his role shouldn’t change one iota moving forward
*Koufos is a great screen-setter – gives his guard enough room to roam and create an open shot
SIGNATURE!
DRIVING HOOK
SPIN --> TURNAROUND HOOK
MORE ON K. KOUFOS
- Career: 5.8 points/game, 5.1 rebounds/game, 53% FG
- Avg. career-high 8 points/game (2012-13)
- (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K19 RATING: 76
(via Sacramento Kings & Kosta Koufos)