2024-04-10 02:21:35
After joining the team, Mr. for coach Andrea Trinchieri, the 26-year-old 213 cm basketball player moved to the position of the main midfielder.
Under the leadership of the Italian, L. Birutis is the third most useful basketball player of “Žalgiris” in the EuroLeague and records averages of 8.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 10.4 utility points during that period.
“I feel good here. “Žalgiris” is one of the best organizations in Europe, we have a wonderful fan base, so the motivation to stay in Kaunas is great, said L. Birutis. – I have known the organization of “Žalgiris” since the days of the understudies.
Although I didn’t get to the main team in the most direct way, I found my place here. That also provides an additional stimulus.”
In the “Betsafe-LKL” championship, L. Birutis is the most effective and useful player from Zalgiris. He is averaging 10.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 16.5 assists per 18 minutes on the court.
“Our goal is to give Lithuanian players who care about “Žalgiris” and who want to compete in Kaunas an opportunity to reveal themselves at the highest level.
Lauryn has had a lot of good games this year and some bad ones, but that’s to be expected from a player who is still developing.
I am happy that we will continue to have a basketball player in the team whose playing curve is going up”, said the head of “Žalgiris”. coach Andrea Trinchieri.
L. Birutis took his first professional steps in the backup team of “Žalgiris” Kaunas, and was later loaned to other “Betsafe-LKL” clubs. In 2018, while representing the Šiauliai team, the tall man was recognized as the most valuable player of the regular season.
L. Birutis made his debut in the main team of “Žalgiris” in 2018-2019. season and then spent two years with Monbus Obradoiro in the Spanish ACB league.
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