Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed profile of Šarūnas Marčiulionis:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Romas Šarūnas Marčiulionis
  • Nationality: Lithuanian
  • Age: Born on June 13, 1964
  • Hometown: Kaunas, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union (now Lithuania)
  • Height: 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 meters)
  • Weight: 200 pounds (91 kg) during his playing career
  • Wingspan: Not widely documented, estimated to be around 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 meters) based on his height and build
  • Shoe Size: Men’s US size 14
  • Number: 13, 30, 8 (depending on the team)
  • Position: Shooting guard
  • High School: Grew up in Soviet-era Lithuania, where structured high school basketball systems like in the U.S. did not exist
  • College: Did not attend a U.S. college; played professionally in Europe before entering the NBA
  • NBA Draft: Undrafted; signed by the Golden State Warriors in 1989
  • Teams Played For:
    • Golden State Warriors (1989–1994)
    • Seattle SuperSonics (1994–1995)
    • Sacramento Kings (1995–1996)
    • Denver Nuggets (1996–1997)
    • Played in European leagues prior to his NBA career
  • Championship Rings: None (but notable for his international success, including winning Olympic medals with the Soviet Union and Lithuanian national teams)
  • Kids: At least two children, including daughter Kristė Marčiulionytė
  • Siblings: Information about his siblings is not widely publicized

Player Archetype / Play Style

Šarūnas Marčiulionis’s player archetype was that of a power slasher and secondary playmaker, a strong, aggressive combo guard who put constant pressure on the paint and could swing the flow of a game with force and creativity. Defensively, he played with toughness and edge, using his sturdy 6-foot-5 frame and competitive motor to battle opposing guards, absorb contact, and stay involved on the ball, while offensively he was most dangerous as a downhill attacker who got into seams, finished through bodies, drew fouls, and also created for others when help defenders collapsed. Physically, Marčiulionis stood out for his strength, balance, and left-handed craft more than sheer finesse, and that gave his game a rugged, direct style built on hard drives, body control, physical finishes, and instinctive playmaking. His overall play style was forceful but smart: attack gaps, punish softer matchups, keep the defense rotating, and bring a dose of edge every time he touched the floor. (Basketball Reference)

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Šarūnas Marčiulionis Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — NBA birthdays: Players born on June 13
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame — Hall of Famers