I like Kosta a lot. I think he is a pro's pro. Works his backside off, plays hard, sets a great example for youngsters and is a great locker room guy. I especially like the mentoring that he provides Papagiannis....that Greek connection is under-rated a bit. Kings fans would have seen how what Vlade did for Peja. Kosta is doing a similar thing for Giorgios.
Having said all that, if Kings draft a big at 10 as it seems likely unless there are moves, then Kosta as an expiring contract becomes a trade chip that Kings need to cash in on before the deadline. For a play off team that is looking to add a solid big man to their roster, Kosta is worth a first round pick if he gets them over the hump. I would love to keep him but I am sure he will want to play and the Kings already have 3 young bigs they need to develop with playing time next season. While big Papa is still possibly a season away from being a dependable contributor in meaningful NBA games, he still need some playing time at the NBA level to keep developing.