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Gintaras Einikis

Personal information
Born	(1969-09-30) September 30, 1969 (age 55) Kretinga, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union
Nationality	Lithuanian
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	1991 / Undrafted
Pro career	1987–2010
Coaching career	2016–present
Career history
As player:
1987–1995	Žalgiris Kaunas
1995–1999	Avtodor Saratov
1999–2001	CSKA Moscow
2001	Śląsk Wrocław
2002	Near East
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
As player: ULEB Cup champion (2005) FIBA EuroStar (1997) FIBA EuroCup All-Star (2006) 6× Lithuanian champion (1991–1995, 2003) 2× Lithuanian League MVP (1994, 1995) 2× Lithuanian League Finals MVP (1994, 1995) Russian champion (2000) Polish League champion (2004) Czech League champion (2006)
Medals Men's Basketball Representing  Lithuania Summer Olympic Games Bronze 1992 Barcelona Bronze 1996 Atlanta Bronze 2000 Sydney EuroBasket Silver 1995 Greece

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

Professional career

In 1987, the then 18-year-old Einikis, arrived at Žalgiris, to replace his injured teammate, Arvydas Sabonis. Einikis 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, Einikis joined Avtodor Saratov. After dominating with Avtodor, Einikis then moved to CSKA Moscow. After 2 moderate seasons with CSKA, he moved to Idea-Slask, where he averaged 9 points per game, and 4.4 rebounds per game, in 22 minutes per game of EuroLeague action. After a tumultuous first half of the season, he left Śląsk and signed with Greek side Near East to finish the season.

He then moved back to Zalgiris, where he contributed more to the team. During the last years of his career, his averages fell drastically; however, he still helped Lietuvos Rytas to win the ULEB Cup (EuroCup) championship in 2005. He retired after the 2005–06 season.

In 2009, he returned to playing professional basketball, and played for Naglis-Adakris. After the 2009–10 season, he retired for a second time.

Career statistics

EuroLeague

Coaching career

On February 10, 2016, it was announced that Einkis had become an assistant coach for Avtodor Saratov.

Awards and achievements

Pro clubs

• 6× Lithuanian Champion: (1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 2003)
  • Lithuanian SSR Champion: (1991)
  • 2× Lithuanian Champion: (1992, 1993)
  • 3× Lithuanian League (LKL) Champion: (1994, 1995, 2003)
• 2× Lithuanian League MVP: (1994, 1995)
• 2× Lithuanian League Finals MVP: (1994, 1995)
• FIBA EuroStar: (1997)
• Russian League Champion: (2000)
• Polish League Champion: (2004)
• ULEB Cup (EuroCup) Champion: (2005)
• FIBA EuroCup All-Star (FIBA EuroChallenge All-Star): (2006)
• Czech League Champion: (2006)

Lithuanian senior national team

• 1992 Summer Olympics: 3 Bronze
• EuroBasket 1995: 2 Silver

• 1996 Summer Olympics: 3 Bronze
• 2000 Summer Olympics: 3 Bronze

See also

In Spanish: Gintaras Einikis para niños