Artūrs Strēlnieks
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.
| Jūrmala/Fēnikss | |
|---|---|
| Position | Shooting guard |
| League | LBL |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 31, 1985 Talsi, Latvia |
| Nationality | Latvian |
| Listed height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) |
| Listed weight | 96 kg (212 lb) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2009–present |
| Career history | |
| 2004–2007 | BK Roja |
| 2007–2009 | BK Ķeizarmežs |
| 2009–2012 | BK Ventspils |
| 2012–2016 | VEF Rīga |
| 2016–present | BK Jūrmala/Fēnikss |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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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.[1]
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.[2] In April 2014, he was signed to a three-year extension.[3]
On July 19, 2016, he signed with the Latvian team Jūrmala/Fēnikss.[4]
Personal life
His younger brother, Jānis, is also a professional basketball player.
References
- http://www.sportando.com/en/cups/eurocup/78977/ventspils-confirmed-pettway-strelnieks-and-waived-lee.html
- http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/latvia/93041/vef-riga-lands-arturs-strelnieks.html
- http://www.vefriga.com/lv/jaunumi/zinas/vef-riga-pagarina-ligumu-ar-arturu-strelnieku-1583
- "Jurmala/Fenikss signs Arturs Strelnieks". 20 July 2016. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
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