Dainius Adomaitis
Basketball coach and former player
A former professional basketball player and coach. Played primarily as a shooting guard during a career that included stints in Lithuanian and European leagues. Transitioned to coaching, leading teams in various leagues, including the Lithuanian Basketball League and the EuroLeague. Achievements as a coach include significant playoff runs and developing young talent in the sport. Held a coaching position for the Lithuanian national team, contributing to its competitive successes in international tournaments.
Coached the Lithuanian national basketball team
Played for teams such as Žalgiris Kaunas
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