Nikos Galis

Nick Galis was one of the greatest scorers in international basketball history and a pioneer for the sport in Greece. Born in the U.S. and a standout at Seton Hall, Galis was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 1979 but made his legacy overseas. He played professionally in Greece from 1979 to 1994, where he revolutionized Greek basketball with Aris Thessaloniki and Panathinaikos.

Galis led Greece to victory in the 1987 EuroBasket, where he was named MVP, and remains one of the top scorers in FIBA tournament history. His aggressive drive, incredible scoring ability, and leadership made him a national hero and an international icon.

In 2017, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, cementing his legacy as a transformative figure in the global game.

Galis's Awards & Records: 

• FIBA EuroBasket MVP (1987)
• 4× FIBA EuroBasket Top Scorer (1983, 1987, 1989, 1991)
• Euroscar Award (1987)
• Europa Award (1987)
• 5× FIBA EuroLeague Top Scorer (1988–1990, 1992, 1994)
• 2× FIBA European Selection (1987, 1991 I)
• FIBA EuroLeague assists leader (1994)
• 101 Greats of European Basketball (2018)
• 8× Greek League champion (1983, 1985–1991)
• 7× Greek Cup winner (1985, 1987–1990, 1992, 1993)
• Greek Super Cup winner (1986)
• Greek Super Cup Finals Top Scorer (1986)
• Greek League Hall of Fame (2022)
• 3× Greek Athlete of the Year (1986, 1987, 1989)
• FIBA's 50 Greatest Players (1991)
• 50 Greatest EuroLeague Contributors (2008)

Career Teams :

Aris 1979–1992
Panathinaikos 1992–1994

National Team:

Greece National Team

NBA Draft:
1979: 4th round, 68th overall pick
Boston Celtics

Number Worn:
6, 4, 7

Career Stats::

Club Career:
Greek League Games Played:
~493
Career Points (Greek League):
~12,714
Career Scoring Average:
33.4 PPG
Highest Single-Season Avg:
~44.0 PPG (1981–82 season)
Greek League Scoring Titles:
11× (1981–1991)

International Career:
Games Played:
168
Total Points:
5,129
Scoring Average:
30.5 PPG