Donatas Motiejūnas

Basketball player, NBA and FIBA standout

Donatas Motiejūnas - Basketball player, NBA and FIBA standout
Born

September 20th, 1990
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Lithuania

Links & References

A professional basketball player, represented Lithuania in international competitions. Played as a center and power forward. Started career in the Lithuanian Basketball League before moving to the NBA, joining teams like the Houston Rockets and the New Orleans Pelicans. Achieved success in Europe, contributing to teams in various leagues. Gained recognition for skills in scoring, rebounding, and passing.

Played for the Houston Rockets in the NBA

Competed for the Lithuanian national team

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