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Sarunas Marciulionis,
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Name: Raimondas Šarūnas Marčiulionis Position: Guard/Forward Nickname: Rooney (USA) Born: 06/13/1964 Status: Retired Origin: Lithuania Height: 6-4/1m,96cm Weight: 212lbs/98kg Drafted: 1987, 6th Round, 127th pick by the Golden State Warriors Schools: State University of Vilnius (Lithuania) Languages: Lithuanian, English Website: InterBasket Teams (jersey): Soviet National Team (7), Lithuanian National Team (13), 1989-94 Golden State Warriors, 1994-95 Seattle Supersonics, 1995-96 Sacramento Kings, 1996-97 Denver Nuggets, IBN Dream Team (First Team) IBN Facts: Marčiulionis opened his first of many hotels, the Sarunas Hotel in Vilnius, in 1992. In 1993, he founded the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) and became the league's president. To order some of the Lithuanian Grateful Dead Apparel, call 1-800-CAL-DEAD, or one of the following toll-free numbers: 1-888-633-DEAD is Sarunas Marciulionis' number, with the proceeds going to his basketball school in Lithuania. 1-888-977-SLAM is Arvydas Sabonis' number, with the benefits going to his basketball school in Lithuania. Accomplishments: 1982 USSR III youth games winner. 1982 Europe youth champion. 1983 World youth champion. 1985 Universiade champion in Kobe. 1987 Europe vice champions All Stars team member. 1987 First among the best Lithuanian and USSR basketball players, second in Europe. 1988 Olympic Games Gold Medal Champion in Seoul. 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991 Best and most popular sportsman in Lithuania. 1991,1992 ”Best NBA sixth man” second place. 1992 Most Valuable player in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament. 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona. Ranked among the leaders in points, leading Lithuania to the bronze medals. 1995 European vice champion in Athens. Most Valuable Player of the tournament. |
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Sarunas Marciulionis Links From our forum: Marciulionis to U.S. Hall of Fame? Sabonis or Marciulionis? Old interview with Marchulonis Another Marciulionis Interview Lithuania Basketbal Forum Article: see below Marciulionis Interview (Rimas Valeikis) |