Mindaugas Timinskas facts for kids
Timinskas with Valencia, in 2005.
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| Born | March 28, 1974 Šilutė, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union |
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| Nationality | Lithuanian | |||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 232 lb (105 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| College | Iona (1993–1997) | |||||||||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1997 / Undrafted | |||||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1997–2009 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 1997 | Šilutė | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1997 | Strasbourg | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1997–1998 | Weissenfels | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1998–1999 | Carigo Gorizia | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1999–2000 | Žalgiris | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2002 | Tau Cerámica | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2002 | Paris Basket Racing | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2005 | Žalgiris | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2005–2008 | Pamesa Valencia | |||||||||||||||||||
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Mindaugas Timinskas, born on March 28, 1974, is a famous former basketball player and coach from Lithuania. He used to play for the main Lithuanian national basketball team.
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Mindaugas Timinskas: A Basketball Star
Mindaugas Timinskas was born in Šilutė, a town in Lithuania. He grew up to become a well-known basketball player.
Playing Basketball in College
Mindaugas moved to the United States to play college basketball at Iona College. He played there from 1993 to 1997, competing in a top college league called NCAA Division I. In 1997, he was named the best player in his college conference, the MAAC.
Starting a Professional Career
After finishing college, Timinskas went back to Lithuania. He started his professional basketball career in the 1997–98 season. His first team was Šilutė, which was his hometown team. They played in the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL).
Playing in Europe's Top Leagues
Mindaugas Timinskas played for several teams across Europe. One of his most important times was with the Spanish team TAU Cerámica. He played a big role in the EuroLeague Finals in 2001.
- In those finals, he scored many points in several games.
- In one game, he scored 18 points, helping his team push the series to a fifth and final game.
- People still remember his amazing dunk in that game as one of the best plays in modern EuroLeague history.
He also played for Žalgiris in Lithuania and Pamesa Valencia in Spain.
Coaching Basketball Teams
After his playing career, Timinskas became a basketball coach. From 2012 to 2016, he was the head coach for the varsity basketball team at Cary Academy.
Career Achievements and Awards
Mindaugas Timinskas won many awards and titles during his career.
College Awards
- MAAC Player of the Year: (1997) - This award means he was the best player in his college league.
Professional Club Awards
- Lithuanian All-Star Game MVP: (2000) - He was named the most valuable player in the Lithuanian All-Star Game.
- Spanish ACB League Champion: (2002) - His team won the top basketball league in Spain.
- 3× Lithuanian LKL League Champion: (2003, 2004, 2005) - He helped his team win the Lithuanian league three times in a row.
- Lithuanian League Finals MVP: (2005) - He was the most valuable player in the Lithuanian league finals.
National Team Medals
Mindaugas also played for the Lithuanian national basketball team and won medals in major international competitions.
- 1995 EuroBasket:
Silver
- His team won a silver medal at the European Championship.
- 2000 Summer Olympics:
Bronze - He won a bronze medal at the Olympic Games in Sydney.
Images for kids
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Timinskas playing for Valencia in 2005.
See also
In Spanish: Mindaugas Timinskas para niños
