Nikos Galis
Greek professional basketball player · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Born 1957 · age 69
Nikolaos Georgalis, commonly known as either Nikos Galis or Nick Galis, is a Greek former professional basketball player.
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Panagiotis Giannakis Teammate at Aris Thessaloniki B.C., 1984-1992
Stojko Vranković Teammate at Panathinaikos B.C., 1992-1994
Fragiskos Alvertis Teammate at Panathinaikos B.C., 1992-1994
Nikos Oikonomou Teammate at Panathinaikos B.C., 1992-1994- Glenn Mosley Teammate at Seton Hall Pirates men's basketball, 1975-1977
- Aryiris Papapetrou Teammate at Panathinaikos B.C., 1992-1994
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About this person
Galis, who during his playing days was nicknamed "Nick The Greek", "The Gangster", and "The Iron Man", is widely regarded as Europe 's greatest scorer to ever play the game, and as one of the all-time greatest players in FIBA international basketball history. In 1991, Galis was named one of FIBA's 50 Greatest Players. In 2007, he became an inaugural member of the FIBA Hall of Fame. In 2008, he was chosen as one of the 50 Greatest EuroLeague Contributors. In 2017, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. In 2018, he was named one of the 101 Greats of European Basketball. In 2022, he was inducted in to the Greek Basket League Hall of Fame.
On the same team as Nikos
Sandro MamukelashviliAlso played for Seton Hall Pirates men's basketball
P. J. TuckerAlso played for Aris Thessaloniki B.C.
Nick CalathesAlso played for Greece men's national basketball teamArtūras KarnišovasAlso played for Seton Hall Pirates men's basketball
Aleksandar VezenkovAlso played for Aris Thessaloniki B.C.