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Mantas Kalnietis is a Lithuanian basketball player born on September 6, 1986, in Kaunas, Lithuania . He studied at Vytautas Magnus University .
Throughout his career, Kalnietis has received numerous awards, including VTB United League MVP (2021) , VTB United League assists leader (2021) , EuroCup champion (2013) , and Lithuanian Basketball Player of the Year (2013) . He has also been recognized as the LKL Slam Dunk champion (2008) and a LKL All-Star (2007, 2009–2012) .
Kalnietis has been a part of multiple championship-winning teams, including BBL champion (2008, 2010–2012) , LBA champion (2018) , Pro A champion (2019) , and LKL champion (2007, 2008, 2011, 2012) . His individual achievements include being named BBL Finals MVP (2012) , and Lithuanian League assists leader (2012) .
In addition to his domestic accomplishments, Kalnietis has won international titles such as the French Cup winner (2019) , Italian Cup winner (2016) , and Italian Super Cup winner (2016, 2017) . He was also named to the All-EuroCup Second Team (2021) .