Ramūnas Šiškauskas
Basketball player; EuroLeague Champion
Born
September 10th, 1978
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Lithuania
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A professional basketball player excelled in numerous European leagues. Played for teams including Žalgiris Kaunas and Panathinaikos. Achieved significant success in international competitions, contributing to Lithuania's national team victories. Helped secure the EuroLeague title in 2009 and earned the EuroLeague Final Four MVP award. Transitioned from player to sports executive after retirement.
Won EuroLeague Championship with Panathinaikos in 2009
Earned EuroLeague Final Four MVP honors in 2009
Played for Lithuanian national team in multiple European Championships
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