Stanislav Kropilák
Kropilák (#8 in white), at the 1980 Summer Olympics, versus the USSR. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 10 June 1955 Kremnica, Czechoslovakia | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 14 October 2022 (aged 67) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Slovak | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Playing career | 1972–1996 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Power forward / center | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| FIBA Hall of Fame | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Stanislav Kropilák (10 June 1955 – 14 October 2022) was a Slovak basketball player. At a height of 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m), he was a power forward-center. He is considered to be one of the best European players of his generation. Kropilák was named one of FIBA's 50 Greatest Players in 1991. His nickname as a player was Kily.