Last Updated on September 11, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here is the detailed profile of Nikos Galis:
- Full Name: Nikolaos Georgalis (commonly known as Nikos Galis)
- Nationality: Greek-American (Born in the U.S., later naturalized as a Greek citizen)
- Age: Born on July 23, 1957
- Hometown: Union City, New Jersey, USA (Greek descent)
- Height: 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 meters)
- Weight: 190 pounds (86 kg) during his playing career
- Wingspan: 6 feet 1 inch
- Shoe Size: Men’s US size 12 (varies)
- Number: 6
- Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
- High School: Union Hill High School (Union City, New Jersey)
- College: Seton Hall University (1975–1979)
- NBA Draft: 1979, 4th round, 68th overall pick by the Boston Celtics (never played in the NBA)
- Teams Played For:
- Aris Thessaloniki (1979–1992)
- Panathinaikos (1992–1994)
- Played for the Greek national team (international competitions)
- Championship Rings: None in the NBA, but won several Greek League championships with Aris Thessaloniki
- Kids: 1 daughter, Stella Galis
- Siblings: Nikos is known to have several siblings, though details are not widely publicized
Nikos Galis is widely regarded as one of the greatest European basketball players of all time. He is best known for his scoring prowess and his legendary performances in international competitions, especially leading Greece to victory in the 1987 EuroBasket. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017.