Darius Songaila
Basketball Player and Coach
Born
February 14th, 1978
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Lithuania
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Played professional basketball in the NBA and internationally. Had a successful college career at Wake Forest University. Played for teams such as the Sacramento Kings, Chicago Bulls, and the Washington Wizards. Transitioned to coaching after retirement, contributing to the development of young players. Represented Lithuania in international competitions, winning medals at the FIBA World Championships and European Championships.
Played in the NBA for several teams
Won FIBA EuroBasket silver medal in 2007
Coached youth basketball after retirement
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