Martynas Mažeika (born 29 January 1985) is a Lithuanian professional

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executive and former player. At in height, he played as

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and

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, preferring the latter position. He is currently the

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for Neptūnas Klaipėda.

Professional career

Mažeika began his professional career in 2000, aged 15, with the Lithuanian club Neptūnas where he stayed until 2004. He then moved to

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for three years, the last one on loan to

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. He then played at Capo d'Orlando and Khimik. During the 2008–09 season he returned to Neptūnas and started the 2009–10 season with VEF Rīga. On 15 January 2010 he joined the Greek League club A.E.K. Athens. In October 2010 he returned to Neptūnas again. In 2017, he signed with

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n champions Kalev/Cramo. In October 2017, Mažeika returned to Germany, signing with Science City Jena of the

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. On 1 March 2023, Mažeika retired from professional basketball and became the sports director of Neptūnas Klaipėda. On 20 June, he was appointed the interim

of Neptūnas, before becoming general manager on 6 November.

Lithuania national team

Mažeika was a member of the 2001 Lithuanian National Cadet team, the 2002 Lithuanian Junior Team and the 2004 Under 20 Team.

Euroleague career statistics

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References

External links

Eurocup Profile

Lithuanian League Profile

Baltic League Profile

Latvia League Profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mazeika, Martynas 1985 births Living people AEK B.C. players Alba Berlin players BC Kalev/Cramo players BC Khimik players BC Neptūnas players BK VEF Rīga players Lithuanian expatriate basketball people in Estonia Lithuanian expatriate basketball people in Germany Lithuanian expatriate basketball people in Latvia Lithuanian men's basketball players 21st-century Lithuanian sportsmen Orlandina Basket players Point guards Science City Jena players Shooting guards Telekom Baskets Bonn players University of Tartu basketball team players