League LBLVTB Listed height 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) 2004–2007 BK Roja Name Arturs Strelnieks Height 1.96 m | Nationality Latvian Listed weight 96 kg (212 lb) 2007–2009 BK Keizarmezs Role Basketball Player Weight 96 kg Pro career 2009 | |
Born July 31, 1985 (age 39) Talsi, Latvia ( 1985-07-31 ) | ||
Artūrs Strēlnieks (born July 31, 1985) is a Latvian professional basketball player, who plays the shooting guard position. He's currently playing for BK Jūrmala/Fēnikss.
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Professional career
After bouncing around couple of semi-pro teams, Artūrs Strēlnieks started his pro career very late only at age 24 when he was signed by BK Ventspils in September 2009.
He played next three years for Ventspils establishing himself as a solid player that excels on defensive end.
In July 2012, Artūrs moved to VEF Rīga. In April 2014, he was signed to a three-year extension.
On July 19, 2016, he signed with the Latvian team Jūrmala/Fēnikss.
Personal life
His younger brother, Jānis, is also a professional basketball player.
References
Artūrs Strēlnieks Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA