Pálmar Sigurðsson


Pálmar Sigurðsson 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.

Club career

Pálmar started his career with Haukar and helped them win the 2. deild karla in 1981. In 1983, he led Haukar to victory in the 1. deild karla and promotion to the top-tier Úrvalsdeild karla. 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. The same year he was named the Icelandic All-Star Game MVP. He retired early in November 1995.

National team career

Pálmar played 74 games for the Icelandic national team from 1982 to 1992.