Linas Kleiza
Basketball player and Olympic medalist
Born
January 3rd, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Lithuania
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Played professional basketball primarily as a forward. Represented Lithuania in international competitions, contributing to the national team's successes. Competed in the NBA, where he played for the Denver Nuggets and the Toronto Raptors. Won a bronze medal at the 2007 FIBA EuroBasket and a gold medal at the 2015 EuroBasket. Had a significant career in European leagues, particularly with Olympiakos Piraeus and Zalgiris Kaunas.
Won a bronze medal at the 2007 FIBA EuroBasket
Gold medalist at the 2015 EuroBasket
Played in the NBA for the Denver Nuggets and Toronto Raptors
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