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Saulius Štombergas

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Saulius Štombergas (born December 14, 1973) is a retired Lithuanian professional basketball player, basketball coach and businessman. Štombergas is one of the greatest Lithuanian basketball players of all time, and he was also considered to be a great team leader, as he managed to play very well under pressure, and at the end of games. He was also known for his 3-point shooting ability.

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Saulius Štombergas
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Štombergas, while coaching, in 2013.
Personal information
Born (1973-12-14) December 14, 1973 (age 50)
Klaipėda, Lithuania
Listed height6 ft 8.5 in (2.04 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
Playing career1992–2010
PositionSmall forward
Number7
Coaching career2011–2014
Career history
As player:
1992–1993Žalgiris Kaunas
1993–1997Atletas Kaunas
1996–1997Shanghai Sharks
1997–1999Žalgiris Kaunas
1999–2000Kinder Bologna
2000–2001TAU Cerámica Vitoria
2001–2002Efes Pilsen Istanbul
2002–2003Žalgiris Kaunas
2003–2004Unics Kazan
2004–2005Ülker Istanbul
2005–2007Unics Kazan
2007–2008Naglis-Adakris Palanga
2009–2010Unics Kazan
As coach:
2011Žalgiris-Arvydas Sabonis school Kaunas
2011–2013Žalgiris Kaunas (assistant)
2013–2014Žalgiris Kaunas
Career highlights and awards
As player:
Medals
Representing Flag_of_Lithuania.svg Lithuania
Men's Basketball
FIBA Europe U18 Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Greece Under-18
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1996 Atlanta
Bronze medal – third place 2000 Sydney
EuroBasket
Silver medal – second place 1995 Athens
Gold medal – first place 2003 Sweden
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