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Darius Songaila is a Lithuanian professional basketball player who currently plays for the Lithuanian Basketball League team BC Žalgiris. He was born on February 14, 1978 in Marijampolė, Lithuania.
Songaila began his professional career in 1997 with BC Žalgiris, where he played for four seasons. In 2001, he moved to the United States to play in the NBA, signing with the Boston Celtics. He played for the Celtics for three seasons before being traded to the Sacramento Kings in 2004. He played for the Kings for two seasons before being traded to the Chicago Bulls in 2006. He played for the Bulls for two seasons before being traded to the Washington Wizards in 2008. He played for the Wizards for two seasons before returning to BC Žalgiris in 2010.
Songaila has also represented the Lithuanian national team in international competitions, including the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, and the 2006 FIBA World Championship in Japan.
As of 2021, Darius Songaila's net worth is estimated to be $10 million.
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| Age |
46 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
14 February, 1978 |
| Birthday |
14 February |
| Birthplace |
Kapsukas, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality |
Lithuanian |
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Darius Songaila Height, Weight & Measurements
At 46 years old, Darius Songaila height is 2.06 m .
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2.06 m |
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Who Is Darius Songaila's Wife?
His wife is Gintarė Songailė (m. 2015)
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| Wife |
Gintarė Songailė (m. 2015) |
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| Children |
Meile Songaila |
Darius Songaila Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Darius Songaila worth at the age of 46 years old? Darius Songaila’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from Lithuanian. We have estimated
Darius Songaila's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Darius Songaila Social Network
Timeline
In August 2018, he became a quality assurance assistant in the video department for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA). In September 2019, Songaila was promoted to a player development assistant.
On August 5, 2015 Songaila was appointed as an assistant coach for Žalgiris Kaunas.
At the end of the 2014–15 season, he retired from the professional basketball.
On October 8, 2013, he signed with Lietuvos rytas Vilnius for one season. On July 22, 2014, he signed a one-year deal with Žalgiris Kaunas.
In March 2012, several weeks after leaving Galatasaray, Songaila signed with Blancos de Rueda Valladolid. Later that year, he signed with BC Donetsk.
In July 2011, he signed a one-year contract with Galatasaray in Turkey worth $1.5 million.
On September 23, 2010, he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers along with rookie forward Craig Brackins in exchange for Willie Green and Jason Smith. Songaila had career lows with the 76ers, notably in points (1.6 ppg). With the 2010–11 season coming to an end, he became an unrestricted free agent.
On September 9, 2009, he was traded to the New Orleans Hornets along with Bobby Brown in exchange for Antonio Daniels and a 2014 second round pick.
Songaila eventually became a big part of the Wizards' bench and an occasional starter. He averaged 6.2 points and 3.4 rebounds in 2007–08. At the end of the 2008–09 season, Songaila became a starter because of the injuries suffered by teammates Brendan Haywood and Andray Blatche. He started a career-high 29 games and averaged 7.4 points and 2.9 rebounds.
On July 17, 2006, Songaila signed with the Washington Wizards. The deal reportedly was worth $23 million over five years. He missed the first 45 games after a surgery for a herniated disc and averaged 7.6 points and 3.6 rebounds in 37 games (1 start).
Songaila signed a one-year deal with the Chicago Bulls in September 2005. He had his most successful season yet with the Bulls, averaging 9.2 points and 4.0 rebounds in 62 games (7 starts). However, he suffered an ankle injury in March 2006 and missed the final 20 games.
Songaila was selected with the 50th pick of the 2002 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics, who eventually dealt his rights to the Sacramento Kings.
He joined CSKA Moscow for the 2002–03 season and won the Russian Basketball Super League. He signed with the Kings in June 2003, and averaged 6.1 points and 3.7 rebounds in 154 games (28 starts) over two seasons.
Darius Songaila played college basketball at Wake Forest University. He was named Third Team All-ACC in 2000 and Second Team All-ACC in 2002. He was also named Honorable Mention All-American by the Associated Press as a senior.
Songaila started his basketball career with Lietuvos rytas Marijampolė in second-tier Lithuanian league, the LKAL in 1995. In 1997, he moved to the United States where he attended the New Hampton School in New Hampton, New Hampshire. Songaila played the Nike Hoop Summit in 1998. He was also named to the All-European Under-22 Championship Second Team.
Darius Songaila (born February 14, 1978) is a Lithuanian professional basketball coach and former player. He is currently the player development assistant for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has represented the Lithuania national team. He played at the power forward and center positions.
