Artūrs Strēlnieks

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Artūrs Strēlnieks
No. 15–Gulbenes Buki
Position Power forward
League Ramirent Nacionālā basketbola līga
Personal information
Born (1985-07-31) 31 July 1985 (age 39)
Talsi, Latvia
NationalityLatvian
Listed height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Listed weight96 kg (212 lb)
Career information
Playing career2009–present
Career history
2004–2007BK Roja
2007–2009BK Ķeizarmežs
2009–2012 BK Ventspils
2012–2016 VEF Rīga
2016–2018 BK Jūrmala/Fēnikss
2018–2023 Gulbenes Buki
2023–2024 Rīgas Zeļļi
2024 - present Gulbenes Buki
Career highlights and awards

Artūrs Strēlnieks (born 31 July 1985) is a Latvian professional basketball player, who plays the power forward position. He's currently playing for Gulbenes Buki.

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Professional career

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]

After playing at the highest level, in 2018, Artūrs joined the 2nd division, National League club, Gulbenes Buki and helped them get 4th place in 2022 and bronze in 2023. After that, in September of 2023 Artūrs joined the new team - Rīgas Zeļļi where he was the most expierenced player at the time and helped the team in it's early stages. In November of 2024, he rejoined Gulbenes Buki and plays there as a power forward.

Personal life

His younger brother, Jānis, is also a professional basketball player.

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References

  1. ↑ "Ventspils confirmed Pettway, Strelnieks and waived Lee". www.sportando.com. Archived from the original on 2014-08-12.
  2. ↑ "VEF Riga lands Arturs Strelnieks". www.sportando.com. Archived from the original on 2014-08-12.
  3. ↑ ""VEF Rīga" pagarina līgumu ar Artūru Strēlnieku - VEF Rīga". www.vefriga.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04.
  4. ↑ "Jurmala/Fenikss signs Arturs Strelnieks". 20 July 2016. Retrieved 19 July 2016.


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