Age, Biography and Wiki
Linas Kleiza was born on 3 January, 1985 in Kaunas, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union, is a Lithuanian basketball executive. Discover Linas Kleiza's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 39 years old?
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| Age |
39 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
3 January, 1985 |
| Birthday |
3 January |
| Birthplace |
Kaunas, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality |
Lithuanian
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He is a member of famous executive with the age 39 years old group.
Linas Kleiza Height, Weight & Measurements
At 39 years old, Linas Kleiza height is 2.03 m .
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| Height |
2.03 m |
| Weight |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Who Is Linas Kleiza's Wife?
His wife is Agneta Karalevičiūtė (m. 2014)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Agneta Karalevičiūtė (m. 2014) |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Linas Kleiza Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Linas Kleiza worth at the age of 39 years old? Linas Kleiza’s income source is mostly from being a successful executive. He is from Lithuanian. We have estimated Linas Kleiza's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
executive |
Linas Kleiza Social Network
Timeline
Linas Kleiza (born January 3, 1985) is a Lithuanian professional basketball executive and former player.
Standing at 6ft 8in, he played at the small forward and power forward positions.
At 16 years old he moved to the United States where he attended Montrose Christian School and graduated in 2003.
He played on the Lithuanian Junior National Team that won the silver medal at the 2003 FIBA Under-19 World Cup.
He led the tournament in scoring, averaging 29.1 points per game on 58 percent shooting.
As a senior, he was named a third-team Parade All-American.
Kleiza played college basketball at the University of Missouri.
He was named Honorable Mention All-Big 12 by the league coaches as a sophomore.
He also earned All-Tournament honors at the 2005 Big 12 tournament after averaging 29.5 points and 9 rebounds per game.
Kleiza was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the 27th pick of the 2005 NBA draft.
The Trail Blazers then dealt his draft rights, along with Ricky Sanchez to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Jarrett Jack.
Kleiza was seldom used in his rookie season.
He averaged 3.5 points and 8.5 minutes per game.
He improved on his three-point shooting in his sophomore year, making 83–221, after only making two three-pointers in his rookie year.
He also saw some more time on the court and averaged 7.6 points on 42 percent shooting in 18.8 minutes per game.
After the season, Denver picked up their team option on his contract for another season.
Kleiza became a big part of Denver's rotation in the 2007–08 season, mostly backing up Denver's starting small forward Carmelo Anthony.
However, he was involved in a lot of trade talks, most notably a trade involving Ron Artest of the Sacramento Kings.
However, most of his season averages were slightly off from the 2007–08 season.
He averaged 9.9 points on 45 percent shooting.
His minutes dwindled down in the playoffs.
The Nuggets' head coach George Karl, said Kleiza played fewer minutes because he is not a playmaker.
On January 17, 2008, Kleiza scored a career high 41 points against the Utah Jazz.
His scoring average was up to 11.1 points per game and his shooting percentage was up to 47 percent.
Many expected Kleiza to make a similar leap in production in his fourth year in the league.
On August 10, 2009, Kleiza agreed to a two-year, $12.2 million (€8.6 million euros) gross income contract with the Greek League team Olympiacos.
He averaged 17.2 points per game and grabbed 6.4 rebounds per game in the EuroLeague, reaching the EuroLeague Finals with the Reds.
Kleiza led the league in scoring, thus winning the Alphonso Ford EuroLeague Top Scorer Trophy, becoming the first Lithuanian to do so.
In 2010, he was the Alphonso Ford EuroLeague Top Scorer Trophy winner and a member of the All-EuroLeague First Team.
Kleiza represented the senior Lithuanian national basketball team in international competitions.
He led them to a bronze medal in the 2010 FIBA World Championship, and was chosen to the All-Tournament Team.
On July 7, 2010, Kleiza terminated his contract with Olympiacos.
He was signed by the Toronto Raptors to a four-year, $20 million gross income offer sheet.
In January 2011, he suffered a serious meniscal tear in his right knee and was out for the remainder of the 2010–11 season.
On February 1, 2011, Kleiza underwent arthroscopic surgery.
He returned to court on January 11, 2012, in a game against the Sacramento Kings.
In 14 minutes of game action, he scored 10 points, grabbed 3 rebounds and dished out an assist.
He also won a silver medal in the EuroBasket 2013, earning an All-EuroBasket Team selection, and a bronze medal in the EuroBasket 2007.
Kleiza was born in Kaunas, Lithuania.
On July 16, 2013, the Raptors used the amnesty clause to waive Kleiza.
