Pálmar Sigurðsson (born 7 February 1963) is an Icelandic former basketball player and coach, and a former member of the Icelandic national team. In 2001 he was named to the Icelandic basketball team of the 20th century by the Icelandic Basketball Association.[1] His son, Aron Pálmarsson, is famous international handball player[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1963-02-07) 7 February 1963 (age 59) Iceland |
| Nationality | Icelandic |
| Listed height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 19??–1996 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Coaching career | 1986–1995 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 19??–1991 | Haukar |
| 1991–1993 | Grindavík |
| 1993–1995 | Breiðablik |
| 1995 | Haukar |
| As coach: | |
| 1986–1987 | Haukar (w) |
| 1987–1988 | Haukar (m) |
| 1988–1989 | Haukar (w) |
| 1989–1990 | Haukar (m) |
| 1992–1993 | Grindavík (m) |
| 1993–1995 | Breiðablik (m) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
As player:
As coach:
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| Career Úrvalsdeild karla playing statistics | |
| Points | 3,697 (16.1 ppg) |
| Games | 229 |
| Career coaching record | |
| Úrvalsdeild karla | 32–22 (.593) |
| Úrvalsdeild kvenna | 15–21 (.417) |
Pálmar started his career with Haukar and helped them win the 2. deild karla in 1981.[3] In 1983, he led Haukar to victory in the 1. deild karla and promotion to the top-tier Úrvalsdeild karla.[4] In 1988 he led Haukar to the national championship after making 11 three-point shots in the fifth and deciding game of the finals against Njarðvík.[5] The same year he was named the Icelandic All-Star Game MVP.[6] He retired early in November 1995.[7]
Pálmar played 74 games for the Icelandic national team from 1982 to 1992.[8]
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