Linas Kleiza is a Lithuanian professional basketball executive and former player.
28 Facts About Linas Kleiza
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Linas Kleiza led them to a bronze medal in the 2010 FIBA World Championship, and was chosen to the All-Tournament Team.
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Linas Kleiza won a silver medal in the EuroBasket 2013, earning an All-EuroBasket Team selection, and a bronze medal in the EuroBasket 2007.
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Linas Kleiza played on the Lithuanian Junior National Team that won the silver medal at the 2003 FIBA Under-19 World Cup.
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Linas Kleiza led the tournament in scoring, averaging 29.1 points per game on 58 percent shooting.
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Linas Kleiza was named Honorable Mention All-Big 12 by the league coaches as a sophomore.
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Linas Kleiza earned All-Tournament honors at the 2005 Big 12 tournament after averaging 29.5 points and 9 rebounds per game.
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Linas Kleiza was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the 27th pick of the 2005 NBA draft.
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Linas Kleiza averaged 3.5 points and 8.5 minutes per game.
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Linas Kleiza saw some more time on the court and averaged 7.6 points on 42 percent shooting in 18.8 minutes per game.
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On January 17,2008, Linas Kleiza scored a career high 41 points against the Utah Jazz.
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Linas Kleiza's scoring average was up to 11.1 points per game and his shooting percentage was up to 47 percent.
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Many expected Linas Kleiza to make a similar leap in production in his fourth year in the league.
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The Nuggets' head coach George Karl, said Linas Kleiza played fewer minutes because he is not a playmaker.
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Linas Kleiza averaged 17.2 points per game and grabbed 6.4 rebounds per game in the EuroLeague, reaching the EuroLeague Finals with the Reds.
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Linas Kleiza led the league in scoring, thus winning the Alphonso Ford EuroLeague Top Scorer Trophy, becoming the first Lithuanian to do so.
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On July 7,2010, Linas Kleiza terminated his contract with Olympiacos.
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Linas Kleiza was signed by the Toronto Raptors to a four-year, $20 million gross income offer sheet.
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Linas Kleiza returned to court on January 11,2012, in a game against the Sacramento Kings.
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On July 26,2013, Linas Kleiza signed a two-year contract with Fenerbahce.
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On July 21,2014, Linas Kleiza signed a one-year deal with the Italian team Olimpia Milano.
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Linas Kleiza has played with the senior men's Lithuanian national basketball team.
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Linas Kleiza played at the 2006 FIBA World Championship and he won the bronze medal at the EuroBasket 2007 and the silver medal at the EuroBasket 2013.
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Linas Kleiza played with Lithuania at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
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On July 13,2017, it was announced that Linas Kleiza received part of the BC Rytas shares from Antanas Guoga.
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Linas Kleiza was named vice president of the club and its sports director.
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On February 8,2020, Linas Kleiza announced his decision to leave BC Rytas due to disagreements with other executives of the team.
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In May 2020, it was announced that Linas Kleiza gave up his shares in the team to other shareholders.