Nikos Galis
Greek basketball player (born 1957)
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Summary
Nikos Galis was born on July 23, 1957[1], in Union City[2]. He has worked as a basketball player[3], entrepreneur[4], and businessperson[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,057 views/month, #7,059 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: New York City[7]
- Country of citizenship: Greece[8], United States[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Educated at: Union Hill High School[11]
- Award received: FIBA Hall of Fame[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Nikos Galis[14]
- Position played on team / speciality: point guard[15], shooting guard[16]
- Sport: basketball[17]
- Drafted by: Boston Celtics[18]
- Family name: Q16515798[19]
- Given name: Nikos[20]
- Floruit: January 1, 1962[21]
- Participant in: EuroBasket 1987[22], EuroBasket 1989[23], EuroBasket 1991[24], EuroBasket 1981[25], EuroBasket 1983[26], 1986 FIBA World Championship[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Modern Greek[28]
- Country for sport: Greece[29]
- Name in native language: Νίκος Γκάλης[30]
- Start of work period: 1979[31]
- End of work period: 1994[32]
- Height: 185 cm[33]
- Mass: 90 kg[34]
Why It Matters
Nikos Galis has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Nikos Galis born?
Nikos Galis's place of birth was Union City[2].
What did Nikos Galis do for work?
Nikos Galis worked as a basketball player[3], entrepreneur[4], and businessperson[5].
Where did Nikos Galis go to school?
Nikos Galis was educated at Union Hill High School[11].
What awards did Nikos Galis receive?
Honors received include FIBA Hall of Fame[12].