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.
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Jonas Kazlauskas expressed his views on the responsibilities of coaches in the current basketball system.
Kitam žaidėjui lemiamą metimą planavęs Kurtinaitis atskleidė neišpildytą Tubelio pažadą
Lithuania· 2025-11-30
Jonas Kazlauskas received the Legend nomination for his contributions to Lithuanian basketball.
„LKL GALA 2025“: apdovanojimai – ir federacijai, ir jos baustam klubo vadovuiLithuania· 2025-11-29
Jonas Kazlauskas was the coach of the Greek team during their last semi-final appearance in 2009.
Paaiškėjo Lietuvos rinktinės varžovas ketvirtfinalyje ir rungtynių laikasLithuania· 2025-09-08
Jonas Kazlauskas coached the Greek national team when they last won European Championship medals in 2009.
Spanoulis apie graikus kankinantį EČ prakeiksmą nuo Kazlausko laikų: „Laikas jį sulaužyti“Lithuania· 2025-09-07
Jonas Kazlauskas was the coach when the Greek national team last reached the podium at the EuroBasket in 2009.
Λαρεντζάκης στην «Κ»: «Γράφουν το μακρύ και το κοντό τους, όμως είμαστε εδώ»
Greece· 2025-08-06
Jonas Kazlauskas is mentioned as one of the most successful Lithuanian coaches.
Dvi pergalės Kaune priežastis įvardinęs Žibėnas: „Sau jau nemažai įrodėme“Lithuania· 2025-06-18
Jonas Kazlauskas was the first Lithuanian coach to win the EuroLeague title in 1999.
Beždžionę nuo pečių nusimetęs Šaras atsivėrė: „Tai buvo neteisinga mano atžvilgiu“Lithuania· 2025-05-25
Jonas Kazlauskas, the former coach of Lithuania and Greece, commented on the match and the behavior of the Red Star fans.
„Kalinka”, scandări anti UE și coregrafie enormă cu steagul Rusiei pe o mare arenă din Europa
Romania· 2025-03-02Jonas Kazlauskas is the only Lithuanian coach in history to have won the EuroLeague title.
Eurolygos reakcijos laukiantis J.Kazlauskas: „Serbai bandė paerzinti, bet gavo per kaktą“Lithuania· 2025-03-02