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Nikolaos Georgalis (Greek: Νικόλαος Γεωργαλής; born July 23, 1957), commonly known as either Nikos Galis (Greek: Νίκος Γκάλης), or Nick Galis, is a Greek former professional basketball player.
Aug 4, 2023 · Greek basketball legend Nikos Galis was honored with a jersey retirement ceremony by the Greek Basketball Federation. The NBA hall of famer was moved by the emotional tribute and the fans' chants in his name.
Nikos Galis is one of the biggest scoring-machines in basketball's history: averaged over 30 points a game during his 16-year career in Europe (both in the national and continental club competitions); top scorer of the 1986 World Championship and in four of the five European Championships in which he took part; 3rd top scorer in the NCAA's 1978 ...
May 3, 2023 · The former FIBA and EuroLeague star was honored by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki for his contributions to sports and culture. Galis is widely regarded as Europe's greatest scorer and one of the all-time greatest players in international basketball history.
Sep 8, 2017 · Nikos Galis is the patron saint of modern Hellenic basketball, who led Greece to its first EuroBasket title in 1987. He played every minute of seven straight games, including a 50-point performance against Michael Jordan and UNC in 1983.
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Nick Galis is a former Seton Hall star and a Greek basketball icon who won eight league titles and a gold medal with Greece. He was also a five-time All-European selection and a torchbearer for the 2004 Olympics.
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May 13, 2013 · After playing for Seton Hall, Nick Galis inspired a nation by lifting Greece over the Soviet Union in the 1987 European championships, the highlight of his storied career.
