Kristaps Dārgais (born 9 August 1990 in Ogre, Latvia) is a Latvian professional basketball player and a professional dunker. He is currently playing for BK Ogre at both forward positions.

Kristaps Dārgais
No. 21 – BK Ogre
PositionSmall forward / power forward
LeagueLatvian-Estonian Basketball League
Personal information
Born (1990-08-09) 9 August 1990 (age 34)
Ogre, Latvia
NationalityLatvian
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight223 lb (101 kg)
Career information
Playing career2011–present
Career history
2011–2013Latvian University
2013–2015BK Valmiera
2015–2017BK Barons
2017–presentBK Ogre
Career highlights and awards
  • LatEst BL regular season MVP 2022
  • 5x LBL All Star Game
  • 6x LBL All Star Game Slam Dunk winner

He has been a professional dunker and part of dunker program Dunk Elite. Dargais is a five time Latvian Basketball League All Star game participant. He's a six time LBL All Star Game Slam Dunk contest winner, FIBA 3x3 Slam Dunk kontest winner in 2013 and multiple time winner of various slam dunk contests around the world.[1] Dargais has been a multiple contestant and a winner of one of the greatest slam dunk contests in a world Kings of Air.

Dargais was named the regular season MVP of 2021–22 Latvian–Estonian Basketball League.

Honours

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References

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  1. ^ "Atlēti \ Ghetto Games". ghetto.lv. Retrieved 2022-04-05.
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