Mindaugas Kuzminskas
Lithuanian basketball player, Olympic athlete
Born
October 19th, 1989
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Lithuania
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A professional basketball player, participated in various leagues across Europe and the NBA. Played for the Lithuanian national team, contributing to their achievements in international competitions. Competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics, where the team secured a bronze medal. Played for notable clubs such as Zalgiris Kaunas and New York Knicks during an extensive career.
Competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics, winning a bronze medal
Played for Zalgiris Kaunas and New York Knicks
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