Artūras Karnišovas is a professional basketball executive and former player from Lithuania. He was born on April 22, 1972, in Klaipėda, Lithuania. Karnišovas played as a shooting guard and had a successful career in both European leagues and the NBA, where he played for teams like the Houston Rockets and the Philadelphia 76ers. After retiring from playing, Karnišovas transitioned into a front-office role. He became the General Manager of the Denver Nuggets and later took on the role of Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations for the Chicago Bulls. His expertise in player development and team building has made him a respected figure in the basketball community.