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The Fabulous Nick Galis Trivia Quiz

Here is a little quiz about the most fabulous Greek basketball player, a true legend of European basketball!

A multiple-choice quiz by nerzack. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
nerzack

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
259,586

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
566

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was Nick's birthcity? Hint

New Jersey

Boston

Chicago

Los Angeles

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what college did Nick play? Hint

Seton Hall

Duke

Georgia Tech

North Carolina

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Question 3 of 10

3. What NBA team was Nick drafted by in 1979? Hint

Chicago Bulls

New Jersey Nets

Indiana Pacers

Boston Celtics

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Question 4 of 10

4. With which Greek team did Nick sign for in 1979? Hint

Aris Thessaloniki

Panathinaikos

PAOK Thessaloniki

Olympiakos

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many Greek championships did Nick win with Aris? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many European cups did Nick win with Aris? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. What team did Nick join in 1992, after he had left Aris? Hint

Olympiakos

Panathinaikos

PAOK

AEK

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many European cups did Nick win with Panathinaikos? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. In what year did Nick retire from professional basketball? Hint

1996

1994

1995

1993

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Question 10 of 10

10. Against what team did Nick have his personal scoring best of 62 points? Hint

Makedonikos

Milonas

Ionikos Nikeas

Peristeri

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Nick's birthcity?

Answer: New Jersey

Nick was born in New Jersey in July 23, 1957

2. In what college did Nick play?

Answer: Seton Hall

In his final year, he was ranked 3rd among the leading NCAA scorers, behind Larry Bird and Balder.

3. What NBA team was Nick drafted by in 1979?

Answer: Boston Celtics

He was selected by the Boston Celtics in the 4th round of the 1979 NBA Draft, 68th overall.

4. With which Greek team did Nick sign for in 1979?

Answer: Aris Thessaloniki

Panathinaikos and Olympiakos had showed some interest, but Nick preferred champions Aris.

5. How many Greek championships did Nick win with Aris?

Answer: 8

Aris along with Nick finished 1st in 1983, then from 1985-1991.

6. How many European cups did Nick win with Aris?

Answer: 0

Unfortunately, Aris won their first European cup in 1993 (Cup winners in Torino against Efes Pilsen), just after Nick had left the team.

7. What team did Nick join in 1992, after he had left Aris?

Answer: Panathinaikos

Panathinaikos signed Galis to beat the newly champions Olympiakos, together with other European stars, such as Tjit Sok and Arian Komazec, but they only managed to win the championship in 1998, long after Nick's retirement.

8. How many European cups did Nick win with Panathinaikos?

Answer: 0

Unfortunately, Panathinaikos managed to win their first European Cup (Champions Cup) in 1996, just after Nick's retirement.

9. In what year did Nick retire from professional basketball?

Answer: 1995

Nick retired after his coach in Panathinaikos Kostas Politis did not include him in the starting-lineup against Abelokipi. Nick left the court, never to return again.

10. Against what team did Nick have his personal scoring best of 62 points?

Answer: Ionikos Nikeas

His future teammate Panagiotis Giannakis scored 73 points in that game in 1981.

Source: Author nerzack

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