No. 8 – Rīgas Zeļli | |
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Position | Shooting guard |
League | LEBL |
Personal information | |
Born | Talsi, Latvia | 31 July 1985
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 |
2016–2018 | BK Jūrmala/Fēnikss |
2018–2023 | BK Gulbenes Buki |
2023–present | Rīgas Zeļļi |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Artūrs Strēlnieks (born 31 July 1985) is a Latvian professional basketball player, who plays the shooting guard position. He's currently playing for BK Jūrmala/Fēnikss.
After bouncing around couple of semi-pro teams, Artūrs Strēlnieks started his pro career 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 19 July 2016 he signed with the Latvian team Jūrmala/Fēnikss. [4]
Since 2023 Artūrs represents Rīgas Zeļļi.
His younger brother, Jānis, is also a professional basketball player.
No. 8 – Rīgas Zeļli | |
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Position | Shooting guard |
League | LEBL |
Personal information | |
Born | Talsi, Latvia | 31 July 1985
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 |
2016–2018 | BK Jūrmala/Fēnikss |
2018–2023 | BK Gulbenes Buki |
2023–present | Rīgas Zeļļi |
Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Artūrs Strēlnieks (born 31 July 1985) is a Latvian professional basketball player, who plays the shooting guard position. He's currently playing for BK Jūrmala/Fēnikss.
After bouncing around couple of semi-pro teams, Artūrs Strēlnieks started his pro career 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 19 July 2016 he signed with the Latvian team Jūrmala/Fēnikss. [4]
Since 2023 Artūrs represents Rīgas Zeļļi.
His younger brother, Jānis, is also a professional basketball player.