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Gintaras Einikis

Gintaras Einikis
Personal information
Born (1969-09-30) September 30, 1969 (age 47)
Kretinga, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union
Nationality Lithuanian
Career information
NBA draft 1991 / Undrafted
Playing career 1987–2010
Position Power forward / Center
Number 11, 41
Coaching career 2016–present
Career history
As player:
1987–1995 Žalgiris Kaunas
1995–1999 Avtodor Saratov
1999–2001 CSKA Moscow
2001–2002 Śląsk Wrocław
2002–2003 Žalgiris Kaunas
2003–2004 Prokom Trefl Sopot
2004 Unicaja Málaga
2005 Lietuvos rytas Vilnius
2005–2006 CEZ Basketball Nymburk
2009–2010 Naglis-Adakris Palanga
As coach:
2016 Avtodor Saratov (assistant)
Career highlights and awards

Gintaras Einikis (born September 30, 1969 in Kretinga, Lithuanian SSR, USSR) is a Lithuanian retired professional basketball player and current coach. He stands at 6 ft 10 in (208 cm) and is former Lithuanian basketball center for the Lithuanian national team. Einikis is the only player from the Lithuanian national team to have won all three consecutive bronze medals at the Olympics in Barcelona, Atlanta and Sydney.

In 1987, the 18-year-old Einikis arrived at Žalgiris to replace his injured teammate Arvydas Sabonis. He established himself as a strong and aggressive defender, an excellent center and a surprisingly accurate three-point shooter. When Sabonis left Žalgiris, Einikis continued his career as a starter. In 1995, he left for Avtodor Saratov. After dominating with Avtodor, Einikis moved to CSKA Moscow. After 2 moderate seasons, he moved to Idea-Slask, where he averaged 9 points per game and 4.4 rebounds per game in 22 minutes of Euroleague action. He moved back to Zalgiris, contributing more to the team. During the last years of his career his averages fell drastically; however, he helped Lietuvos Rytas to win Uleb Cup in 2005. He retired after the 2005-06 season. In 2009 he returned to professional basketball and played for Naglis-Adakris. After 2009-2010 season he retired second time.


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