Jonas Kazlauskas
Jonas Kazlauskas is a prominent Lithuanian basketball coach and former player, best known for his successful coaching career in European basketball. He made history as the only Lithuanian coach to win a EuroLeague title, achieving this feat with the Kaunas Žalgiris team. Kazlauskas has also served as the head coach of the Lithuanian national team, leading them to several international successes, including a bronze medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. His tactical acumen and leadership qualities have earned him respect in the basketball community, and he is often cited for his ability to motivate players and develop winning strategies. Recently, Kazlauskas was in the news for his comments regarding a provocative display by Serbian fans during a EuroLeague match, highlighting the intense rivalry between Žalgiris and Crvena zvezda.
Born on Sep 01, 1954 (71 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Lithuania | 2 | 6.00 | 0.15% | +10% | 2,722,289 | 4,593 | $54,000 | 91$ |
| Totals | 2 | 2,722,289 | 4,593 | $54,000 | 91$ |
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Lithuania:
Jonas Kazlauskas was the coach of the Greek team during their last semi-final appearance in 2009.
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Lithuania:
Jonas Kazlauskas coached the Greek national team when they last won European Championship medals in 2009.
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Greece:
Jonas Kazlauskas was the coach when the Greek national team last reached the podium at the EuroBasket in 2009.
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Lithuania:
Jonas Kazlauskas is mentioned as one of the most successful Lithuanian coaches.
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Lithuania:
Jonas Kazlauskas was the first Lithuanian coach to win the EuroLeague title in 1999.
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Romania:
Jonas Kazlauskas, the former coach of Lithuania and Greece, commented on the match and the behavior of the Red Star fans.
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Lithuania:
Jonas Kazlauskas is the only Lithuanian coach in history to have won the EuroLeague title.
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