Valdis Valters
Valdis Valters (born 4 August 1957) is a retired Latvian professional basketball player. He played at the point guard position for the senior USSR national team. He is regarded as one of the greatest players to have played the game in Europe in the 1980s. Considering his lengthy work and deep connection to the sport, Valters has been one of the most influential people in Latvian basketball history. He became a FIBA Hall of Fame player in 2017.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 August 1957 Riga, Latvian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality | Latvian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 1976–1989, 1992–1997 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 10 |
| Coaching career | 1996–2003, 2006–2010 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1976–1989 | VEF Rīga |
| 1992–1997 | BK Brocēni |
| As coach: | |
| 1996–2000 | BK Brocēni |
| 2000–2003 | BK Skonto |
| 2006–2007 | ASK Juniors |
| 2007–2010 | VEF Rīga |
| Career highlights and awards | |
As player
As head coach
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| FIBA Hall of Fame as player | |
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