Mindaugas Kuzminskas

Lithuanian basketball player, Olympic athlete

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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