Artūrs Strēlnieks | |
Position: | Shooting guard |
Height M: | 1.96 |
Weight Kg: | 96 |
League: | LEBL |
Team: | Rīgas Zeļli |
Number: | 8 |
Nationality: | Latvian |
Birth Date: | 31 July 1985 |
Birth Place: | Talsi, Latvia |
Career Start: | 2009 |
Years1: | 2004–2007 |
Team1: | BK Roja |
Years2: | 2007–2009 |
Team2: | BK Ķeizarmežs |
Years3: | 2009–2012 |
Team3: | BK Ventspils |
Years4: | 2012–2016 |
Team4: | VEF Rīga |
Years5: | 2016–2018 |
Team5: | BK Jūrmala/Fēnikss |
Years6: | 2018–2023 |
Team6: | BK Gulbenes Buki |
Years7: | 2023–present |
Team7: | Rīgas Zeļļi |
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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.