Šarūnas Jasikevičius
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Šarūnas Jasikevičius ([ʃɐˈrûːnɐs jɛsʲɪˈkʲæːvʲɪtɕʊs] ⓘ; born 5 March 1976) is a Lithuanian professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach for Fenerbahçe Beko of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi and the EuroLeague. During his playing career, standing at a height of 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) tall,[1] he played at the point guard position.
Fenerbahçe Beko | |
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Position | Head coach |
League | BSL EuroLeague |
Personal information | |
Born | (1976-03-05) 5 March 1976 (age 48) Kaunas, Lithuania |
Nationality | Lithuanian |
Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Listed weight | 202 lb (92 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Solanco (Quarryville, Pennsylvania) |
College | Maryland (1994–1998) |
NBA draft | 1998: undrafted |
Playing career | 1998–2014 |
Position | Point guard |
Number | 3, 13, 19, 22, 33 |
Coaching career | 2014–present |
Career history | |
As player: | |
1998–1999 | Lietuvos rytas |
1999–2000 | Union Olimpija |
2000–2003 | FC Barcelona |
2003–2005 | Maccabi Tel Aviv |
2005–2007 | Indiana Pacers |
2007 | Golden State Warriors |
2007–2010 | Panathinaikos |
2010 | Lietuvos rytas |
2011 | Fenerbahçe |
2011–2012 | Panathinaikos |
2012–2013 | FC Barcelona |
2013–2014 | Žalgiris |
As coach: | |
2014–2016 | Žalgiris (assistant) |
2016–2020 | Žalgiris |
2020–2023 | FC Barcelona |
2023–present | Fenerbahçe |
Career highlights and awards | |
As player:
As head coach:
As assistant coach:
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Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Often considered one of the best Lithuanian and European point guards ever, Jasikevičius was a two-time All-EuroLeague First Team selection, the EuroLeague Final Four MVP in 2005 and a four-time triple crown winner. He was named the 2005 Israeli Basketball Premier League MVP. Moreover, he is the only player in EuroLeague history to win the competition with three clubs. A former representative of the senior Lithuanian men's national team, he won the gold medal at 2003 EuroBasket, earning an All-EuroBasket Team selection and MVP honors in the process. He also won the bronze medal at the 2000 Summer Olympic Games, and the bronze medal at 2007 EuroBasket.
On 9 February 2015, Jasikevičius was named a EuroLeague Basketball Legend, as a reward for his stunning playing career.[2] He was then honored with a ceremony on 12 February.[3][4]