Artūrs Strēlnieks

Artūrs Strēlnieks
Jūrmala/Fēnikss
Position Shooting guard
League LBL
Personal information
Born (1985-07-31) 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

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.

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

  1. http://www.sportando.com/en/cups/eurocup/78977/ventspils-confirmed-pettway-strelnieks-and-waived-lee.html
  2. http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/latvia/93041/vef-riga-lands-arturs-strelnieks.html
  3. http://www.vefriga.com/lv/jaunumi/zinas/vef-riga-pagarina-ligumu-ar-arturu-strelnieku-1583
  4. "Jurmala/Fenikss signs Arturs Strelnieks". 20 July 2016. Retrieved 19 July 2016.


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