Saulius Štombergas

Lithuanian basketball player and coach

Saulius Štombergas - Lithuanian basketball player and coach
Born

December 14th, 1973
51 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Lithuania

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A professional basketball player and coach with a career spanning multiple teams and leagues. Played as a shooting guard and had significant stints with the Lithuanian national team. Competed in the 2000 Sydney Olympics, where the team finished in third place, securing a bronze medal. Transitioned to coaching after retiring from playing, contributing to the development of basketball in Lithuania through coaching roles in various clubs. Led teams in both the Baltic and Lithuanian leagues, earning recognition for strategic insights and player development.

Competed in the 2000 Sydney Olympics

Led teams in the Baltic league

Coached various Lithuanian basketball clubs

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