Nikos Galis

“I am Panagiotis Giannakis, as many times as I fell, as many times as I got up. I am an athlete, coach, father, grandfather, husband, son.

It has been 31 years since the death of Dražen Petrović, the “Mozart of basketball,” but no one has forgotten him.

The Croatian basketball player, who “bombarded” the opposing baskets and “shattered” defenses with both Yugoslavia and later Croatia, as well as with the jerseys of Cibona, Real, Šibenik, Nets, and Blazers, died in a car accident in June 1993 at the age of 28.

The unique dance act “OUR Final Countdown” was presented for the first time by PPC, featuring Nikos Galis, during halftime of the Greek Men’s National Basketball Team’s game against the Dominican Republic at the 2024 Olympic Basket

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s passion and desire to perform well in front of the Greek crowd that filled the SEF were evident from the first minutes of the match against the Dominican Republic, propelling the Men’s National Team in the Pre-Olympic tournament.

The legend of Greek basketball, Nikos Galis, received a standing ovation from thousands of fans in the Athens Olympics Stadium complex (OAKA) in northern Athens. 

Before the start of the friendly match between Greece and Slovenia, Nikos Galis' jersey with the number 4 was raised up high above the court. 

Τhe Aristotle University of Thessaloniki on Tuesday presented legendary Greek basketball player Nikos Galis with an honorary doctorate in sports for his contributions to sports, culture, and society.

Galis is credited with raising interest in basketball among the Greek public and inspiring younger generations to take up the sport. 

A mural in central Athens depicting Greek basketball legend Nikos Galis was repaired by the artist over on Saturday after being defaced by unknown vandals.

It is the second time in just a few days that the mural, which is on the wall of a sports club opposite the Panathenaic Stadium (Kallimarmaro) in central Athens, has been targeted.

Thessaloniki Mayor Yiannis Boutaris said his statements at a meeting of the city council on Monday, about renaming the city's Macedonia Airport Nikos Galis, after the Greek basketball legend, were misinterpreted.

Speaking to Skai TV on Tuesday, Boutaris denied he ever said the name should be changed.

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced its 2017 class Saturday, and folks scanning the list might wonder: Who is Nikos Galis?

Longtime Seton Hall fans know.

Greek singer Yannis Zouganelis appeared at the center of the field and sung for the first time the song composed for the great Greek basketball player, Nikos Galis.

Zouganelis grab the opportunity at the halftime of the finals of “Nick Galis Cup” and started singing his song which surprised pleasantly Galis.