Updated Feb 14, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Birthplace
Height
185 cm (6'1")
Nationality
Weight
90 kg (198 lbs)
Sport
Basketball
Languages
Modern Greek
Education
Seton Hall University, Union Hill High School
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Popularity
Tier C -- 4,057 Wikipedia views/month
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Nikos Galis: Greek professional basketball player.
Born in Union City (age 68).
Recipient of the FIBA Hall of Fame.
Stands 6′1″ tall.
Studied at Seton Hall University.
AWARDS (1)
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FIBA Hall of Fame
WON
Biography
Nikolaos Georgalis, commonly known as either Nikos Galis or Nick Galis, is a Greek former professional basketball player. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Nikos Galis?
Nikos Galis is 68 years old, born on .
Where was Nikos Galis born?
Nikos Galis was born in Union City.
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