Sarunas Marciulionis Hall Of Fame NBA

Sarunas Marciulionis, a pioneering Lithuanian shooting guard, made NBA history with the Golden State Warriors and later the SuperSonics, Kings, and Nuggets; he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2014. Known as one of the earliest European stars in the league, he combined athleticism, finesse, and a groundbreaking playing style that helped open the NBA to international talent.

Marciulionis was a key member of the gold-medal-winning Soviet Olympic team in 1988 and later led Lithuania’s national team to bronze medals in 1992 and 1996. His MVP performance at EuroBasket 1995, plus four-time Lithuanian Sportsman of the Year honors, underlined his global impact. Off the court, he helped revive Lithuanian basketball by founding and leading the LKL and NEBL.

His Hall of Fame induction honored not just what he did on the court, but how he bridged cultures and inspired a generation of players.

Marciulionis's Awards and Records:

• FIBA Hall of Fame, Class of 2015
• Gold Medal, 1988 Olympics (USSR)
• Bronze Medals, 1992 & 1996 Olympics (Lithuania)
• EuroBasket MVP, 1995
• FIBA’s 50 Greatest Players, 1991
• Europa, 1988
• 4× Lithuanian Sportsman of the Year (1987, 1989–1991)

NBA Records:

• Among first prominent European players in NBA, paving the path for international athletes
• Key figure in reviving Lithuanian basketball, founding and running LKL and NEBL leagues
• Bridged Olympic success and NBA presence, underlining his global influence on and off the court

NBA Teams:

Golden State Warriors (1989–1994)
Seattle SuperSonics (1994–1995)
Sacramento Kings (1995–1996)
Denver Nuggets (1996–1997)

NBA Draft:
1987: 6th round, 127th overall pick
Golden State Warriors

Number Worn:
13, 30, 8

NBA Stats:

Seasons Played:
7 (1989-1997)
Game Played:
363
Points:
4,631 (12.8 ppg)
Rebounds:
819 (2.3 rpg)
Assists:
807 (2.2 apg)
Steals:
1,983 (2.2 SPG)
Field Goal %:
50.5%
Free Throw %:
76.8%