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Eurelijus Žukauskas

Eurelijus Žukauskas ( , born August 22, 1973) is a retired Lithuanian professional basketball player. At a height of 2.18 m (7'2") tall, and a weight of 118:kg (260 lbs.), he played at the center position.

Contents

  • 1 Professional career
  • 2 National team career
  • 3 Post-playing career
  • 4 Career statistics
    • 4.1 EuroLeague
  • 5 Awards and achievements
    • 5.1 Clubs
    • 5.2 Lithuanian senior national team
  • 6 References
  • 7 External links

Professional career

In the 1995 NBA Draft, Žukauskas was selected with the #54 draft pick by the Seattle SuperSonics, in the second round of the draft. On June 28, 1995, the Milwaukee Bucks acquired his rights from Seattle. In 2007, he signed a one-year contract with the Lithuanian club Žalgiris Kaunas, which he later renewed for another year.

He retired from playing professional basketball on May 20, 2009.

National team career

Žukauskas played with the senior Lithuanian national basketball team, from 1995 to 2004.

Post-playing career

Žukauskas currently plays recreational basketball in his hometown of Klaipėda, and he also acts as a judge at the Lithuanian League (LKL) Slam Dunk Contest.

Career statistics

EuroLeague

Awards and achievements

Clubs

  • EuroLeague champion: (1999)
  • 3× Lithuanian League Champion: (1998, 1999, 2008)
  • Lithuanian All-Star Game Slam Dunk Contest Champion: (1999)
  • FIBA Europe League Champion: (2004)
  • 2× Baltic League champion: (2007, 2008)
  • Lithuanian League runner-up: (2007)
  • Lithuanian Cup winner: (2008)

Lithuanian senior national team

  • 1996 Summer Olympic Games: :Bronze
  • 2000 Summer Olympic Games: :Bronze
  • FIBA EuroBasket 2003: :Gold

References

External links

  • Euroleague.net Profile