- Darjuš Lavrinovič
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Darjuš Lavrinovič 
The Lavrinovič brothers.Position Power Forward-Center Height 6 ft 11.5 in (2.12 m) Weight 265 lb (120 kg) League Super League
Euroleague
VTB United LeagueTeam CSKA Moscow Born November 1, 1979
Vilnius, LithuaniaNationality 
LithuanianPro career 1996–present Career history Alita Alytus (1996-03)
Žalgiris Kaunas (2003-06)
UNICS Kazan (2006-08)
Dynamo Moscow (2008-09)
Real Madrid (2009-10)
Fenerbahçe Ülker (2010-11)
CSKA Moscow (2011-...)Awards All-Euroleague Second Team 2006 Darjuš Lavrinovič (alternate spelling: Darius Lavrinovič; Polish: Dariusz Ławrynowicz ; Russian Cyrillic: Дарюс Лавринович ; born November 1, 1979 in Vilnius, Lithuania, is a Polish[1]-Lithuanian professional basketball player. His twin brother Kšyštof is also a professional basketball player. He is 2.12m (6' 11 ½") in height. He plays the center position. He is also a member of the Lithuanian national basketball team. He is currently playing for CSKA Moscow from Russia.
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Pro career
Darjuš Lavrinovič blossomed in the Euroleague 2005-06 season while playing with Žalgiris Kaunas, as he earned an All-Euroleague Second Team selection. He was a rebounding monster that year, claiming the league rebounding crown in both the LKL and the Baltic League, averaging 9.8 rebounds per game in each competition. He joined Real Madrid in 2009.[2] The following year, he was transferred to Fenerbahçe Ülker.[3] In 2011, he signed a two-year contract with CSKA Moscow.[4]
- Alita Alytus (1996-03)
- Žalgiris Kaunas (2003–06)
Lithuanian Championships: 2003, 2004, 2005- Baltic Championships: 2005
- All-Euroleague Second Team (2006)
UNICS Kazan (2006–08)- Dynamo Moscow (2008–09)
Real Madrid (2009–10)
Fenerbahçe Ülker (2010–2011)
- Turkish League: 2010-11
- Turkish Cup: 2011
- CSKA Moscow (2011-...)
Lithuanian national team
Medal record Competitor for LithuaniaFIBA European Championship Bronze 2007 Spain National Team - Lithuanian national team
Eurobasket 2007: Bronze Medal
Lavrinovič has also been a member of the senior Lithuanian national basketball team. With Lithuania's national team he has played at the EuroBasket 2005, the 2006 FIBA World Championship, the EuroBasket 2007, the 2008 Summer Olympics, and the EuroBasket 2009. He helped Lithuania win the bronze medal at the EuroBasket 2007.
Notes
- ^ Tygodnik.lt Parents of the Lawrynowicz brothers are very proud that their sons are first Poles to cap for the Lithuanian national basketball team
- ^ RealMadrid.com Real Madrid signs Lavrinovic for one season.
- ^ Lavrinovic transferred to Fenerbahce
- ^ CSKA MOSCOW gets bigger with Darjus Lavrinovic
External links
Categories:- 1979 births
- Living people
- Lithuanian basketball players
- Olympic basketball players of Lithuania
- Basketball players at the 2008 Summer Olympics
- BC Žalgiris players
- BC Dynamo Moscow players
- Real Madrid Baloncesto players
- Fenerbahçe basketballers
- People from Vilnius
- Power forwards (basketball)
- Centers (basketball)
- Twin people
- Lithuanian people of Polish descent
- UNICS Kazan players
- PBC CSKA Moscow players
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