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.[1]
Kropilák (#8 in white), at the 1980 Summer Olympics, versus the USSR.
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| 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) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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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 as player | |||||||||||||||||||||
Medals
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In his club career, Kropilák won five Czechoslovak Basketball League championships (1979, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1985). He was named to the Czechoslovak League All-Star Five ten times (1976–1985). He was also named to the FIBA European Selection four times (twice in 1981, 1982, 1987).
Kropilák competed for Czechoslovakia at the 1976 Summer Olympics and 1980 Summer Olympics.[1] He helped to lead the senior Czechoslovak national team to a silver medal at the 1985 EuroBasket, and to bronze medals at the 1977 EuroBasket and the 1981 EuroBasket. He was also named to the 1983 EuroBasket's All-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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