Career
At 6"9" (206 m) in height, he played at the power forward and center positions. Papapetrou started his playing career with Pierikos. In 1994, he moved to Apollon Patras, and in 1996, he joined Irakleio.
Papapetrou"s sons, Ioannis Papapetrou and Georgios Papapetrou, are also professional basketball players.