About Igors Miglinieks
Born 1964. Igors Miglinieks is a Latvian and Russian basketball player and basketball coach.
Igors Miglinieks (born 4 May 1964) is a retired Soviet and Latvian professional basketball player and coach. He played at the point guard and shooting guard positions.
Professional career Miglinieks was a member of the World Basketball League's Erie Wave in 1990. Miglinieks was also a member of the FIBA European Selection team, in 1991.
National team career Miglinieks was a member of the senior Soviet Union national team. With the Soviet Union, he won a gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics, becoming the first Latvian basketball player to win the gold medal at the Summer Olympic Games.
Coaching career After he retired from playing professional basketball, Miglinieks had a long coaching career, working as a head coach in numerous teams and leagues.
Personal life Miglinieks' brother, Raimonds, was also a professional basketball player.
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Who is Igors Miglinieks?
Latvian basketball player (born 1964)
When was Igors Miglinieks born?
Igors Miglinieks was born on 4 May 1964 in Riga.
What is Igors Miglinieks's occupation?
Igors Miglinieks is a basketball player and basketball coach.
What nationality is Igors Miglinieks?
Igors Miglinieks is Latvian and Russian.
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