 Kropilák (#8 in white), at the1980 Summer Olympics, versus theUSSR. | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1955-06-10)10 June 1955 Kremnica,Czechoslovakia |
| Died | 14 October 2022(2022-10-14) (aged 67) |
| Nationality | Slovak |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 1972–1996 |
| Position | Power forward /center |
| Career history | |
| 1972–1975 | Slavia SVST Bratislava |
| 1975–1983 | Inter Bratislava |
| 1983–1984 | RH Pardubice |
| 1984–1985 | Inter Bratislava |
| 1985–1989 | CEP Fleurus |
| 1989–1990 | Spirou Monceau |
| 1990–1992 | Amicale Steinsel |
| 1992–1994 | Avenire Namur Basket |
| 1994–1996 | Spirou Basket Gilly |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| FIBA Hall of Fame | |
Medals | |
Stanislav Kropilák (10 June 1955 – 14 October 2022) was aSlovak basketball player. At a height of 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m), he was apower forward-center. He is considered to be one of the best European players of his generation. Kropilák was named one ofFIBA's 50 Greatest Players in 1991. His nickname as a player was Kily.[1]
In hisclub career, Kropilák won fiveCzechoslovak Basketball League championships (1979, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1985). He was named to theCzechoslovak League All-Star Five ten times (1976–1985). He was also named to theFIBA European Selection four times (twice in 1981, 1982, 1987).
Kropilák competed forCzechoslovakia at the 1976 Summer Olympics and1980 Summer Olympics.[1] He helped to lead the seniorCzechoslovak national team to a silver medal at the1985 EuroBasket, and to bronze medals at the1977 EuroBasket and the1981 EuroBasket. He was also named to the1983 EuroBasket'sAll-Tournament Team.
Kropilák died on 14 October 2022, at the age of 67.[2]
Full name: Stanislav "Stano" Kropilák. Nickname(s): Kily
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