Dāvis Bertāns
Latvian professional basketball player
Latvian professional basketball player
Played professional basketball primarily as a forward. Competed in multiple leagues, including the NBA. Achieved recognition for skills as a sharpshooter. Contributed significantly to the Latvian national team in international competitions.
Played for the San Antonio Spurs and Washington Wizards in the NBA
Represented Latvia in FIBA EuroBasket tournaments
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