Arnoldas Kulboka facts for kids
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Kulboka with Wolves in 2024
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| Aris Thessaloniki | |||||||||||||||||
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| Power forward / small forward | |||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 4 January 1998 Marijampolė, Lithuania |
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| Listed weight | 104 kg (229 lb) | ||||||||||||||||
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| NBA Draft | 2018 / Round: 2 / Pick: 55th overall | ||||||||||||||||
| Selected by the Charlotte Hornets | |||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2014–present | ||||||||||||||||
| League | GBL EuroCup |
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| 2014–2015 | Žalgiris-2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2019 | Brose Bamberg | ||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2017 | →Baunach Young Pikes | ||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2018 | →Orlandina | ||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2021 | Bilbao | ||||||||||||||||
| 2021–2022 | Charlotte Hornets | ||||||||||||||||
| 2021–2022 | →Greensboro Swarm | ||||||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | Promitheas Patras | ||||||||||||||||
| 2023–2024 | Prometey | ||||||||||||||||
| 2024–2025 | Wolves Twinsbet | ||||||||||||||||
| 2025–present | Aris Thessaloniki | ||||||||||||||||
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Arnoldas Kulboka (born January 5, 1998) is a professional basketball player from Lithuania. He plays for Aris Thessaloniki in the Greek Basketball League (GBL) and the EuroCup. He was chosen by the Charlotte Hornets as the 55th pick in the 2018 NBA draft. Arnoldas is 2.06 meters (about 6 feet 9 inches) tall and can play in two different forward positions.
Contents
- Arnoldas Kulboka's Basketball Journey
- Starting with Žalgiris-2 (2014–2015)
- Playing in Germany with Brose Bamberg (2015–2017)
- Loan to Orlandina in Italy (2017–2018)
- Back to Bamberg (2018–2019)
- Time in Spain with Bilbao (2019–2021)
- Playing for the Charlotte Hornets (2021–2022)
- Moving to Promitheas Patras in Greece (2022–2023)
- Playing for Prometey (2023–2024)
- Time with Wolves Twinsbet (2024–2025)
- Joining Aris Thessaloniki (2025–present)
- Playing for His Country: Lithuania's National Team
- Career Statistics
- See also
Arnoldas Kulboka's Basketball Journey
Starting with Žalgiris-2 (2014–2015)
Arnoldas Kulboka began his basketball career playing for the youth teams of Žalgiris Kaunas. He was part of their reserve team, Žalgiris-2 Kaunas.
Playing in Germany with Brose Bamberg (2015–2017)
In August 2015, Kulboka signed a five-year deal with the German team Brose Bamberg. In his first year, he played for their youth team and a team in the second German division called Baunach Young Pikes. He helped his youth team win the 2016 NBBL title.
During the 2016–17 season, he played even better for Baunach. He scored 14.7 points and grabbed 4.3 rebounds per game. On May 1, 2017, Kulboka played his first game for the main Brose Bamberg team in Germany's top league. He scored 13 points and got 5 rebounds in that game.
In June 2017, Arnoldas took part in the adidas Eurocamp. He was called the "best sniper" because he made 10 three-pointers in a row! He was also chosen for the First Team All-Eurocamp 2017. He thought about joining the 2017 NBA draft but decided not to that year.
Loan to Orlandina in Italy (2017–2018)
On July 14, 2017, Kulboka moved to Orlandina Basket in Italy's top league on a temporary loan. He played well, averaging 10.3 points and 5 rebounds per game in the 2017–18 Basketball Champions League. Because of his great performance, he was named the league's Best Young Player for that season.
Back to Bamberg (2018–2019)
After his time in Italy, Arnoldas Kulboka returned to Brose Bamberg on July 23, 2018.
Time in Spain with Bilbao (2019–2021)
On August 6, 2019, Kulboka signed with the Spanish club RETAbet Bilbao Basket. He played well, averaging 8.5 points and 3.6 rebounds in his first season. He signed a new contract for two more seasons in June 2020. However, he left Bilbao in the summer of 2021 when the Charlotte Hornets offered him a contract.
Playing for the Charlotte Hornets (2021–2022)
Arnoldas put his name in the 2018 NBA draft near the end of the 2017–18 season. He was one of only 11 international players to declare early that year. On June 21, 2018, the Charlotte Hornets picked him in the second round. He was the 55th player chosen overall.
He played for the Hornets in the 2018 NBA Summer League. In his first game, he scored 12 points in 13 minutes, helping his team win. He also played for the Hornets in the 2019 NBA Summer League. His best game there was against the China men's national basketball team, where he scored 18 points and grabbed 4 rebounds.
On August 3, 2021, the Charlotte Hornets signed Kulboka to a special "two-way contract" for the 2021–22 season. This kind of contract means he would play for both the Hornets and their minor league team, the Greensboro Swarm, in the NBA G League.
Arnoldas made his official NBA debut for the Charlotte Hornets on December 11, 2021, playing for 3 minutes. He played one more time for 3 minutes on April 10, 2022.
Moving to Promitheas Patras in Greece (2022–2023)
On July 5, 2022, Kulboka signed a one-year contract with the Greek team Promitheas Patras. On January 25, 2023, he had his best game ever, scoring 30 points! He also got four rebounds and three assists in a win against Budućnost VOLI.
In the Greek league, he averaged 12.1 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. In the EuroCup games, he averaged 14.7 points and 5.9 rebounds.
Playing for Prometey (2023–2024)
On July 21, 2023, Kulboka signed with Prometey, a team that plays in the Latvian–Estonian Basketball League.
Time with Wolves Twinsbet (2024–2025)
On August 8, 2024, Kulboka signed with Wolves Twinsbet. This team plays in the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) and the EuroCup.
Joining Aris Thessaloniki (2025–present)
On July 15, 2025, Kulboka signed with Aris Thessaloniki. This is his current team, and they play in the Greek Basketball League (GBL) and the EuroCup.
Playing for His Country: Lithuania's National Team
Arnoldas Kulboka has proudly represented Lithuania in international basketball tournaments many times. He played in youth championships like the 2014 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship and the 2015 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship.
In the 2016 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship, he was the top scorer for his team, averaging 15.7 points per game. His team won a silver medal in that tournament. He also played for Lithuania in the 2017 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup, where he again led his team in scoring.
On February 26, 2018, Kulboka played his first game for the senior Lithuanian national team. He scored nine points, grabbed five rebounds, and made two assists. He helped his team win big against Kosovo's national team during the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification games.
Career Statistics
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA Games
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2021–22 | Charlotte | 2 | 0 | 2.5 | .000 | .000 | — | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
| Career | 2 | 0 | 2.5 | .000 | .000 | — | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | |
EuroCup Games
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | PIR |
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| 2022–23 | Promitheas Patras | 20 | 19 | 30.3 | .455 | .430 | .818 | 5.9 | 1.0 | .6 | .2 | 14.7 | 16.8 |
| Career | 20 | 19 | 30.3 | .455 | .430 | .818 | 5.9 | 1.0 | .6 | .2 | 14.7 | 16.8 | |
See also
In Spanish: Arnoldas Kulboka para niños
