Jonas Valanciunas
Lithuania/C/
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Jonas Valanciunas has been a model of consistency and traditional low-post excellence throughout his NBA career, currently anchoring the frontcourt for the New Orleans Pelicans. The Lithuanian center was the fifth overall pick in the 2011 Draft by the Toronto Raptors, where he spent seven seasons, averaging a double-double and earning NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors. A skilled scorer with his back to the basket and a formidable rebounder, he was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in 2019 before joining the Pelicans. Internationally, he is a legend for the Lithuanian national team, having won multiple European Championship medals. His main individual honor is being named the EuroBasket MVP in 2015. Valanciunas is respected for his fundamental skills, durability, and professional demeanor, representing the classic, physical center who remains highly effective in the modern NBA with his scoring touch and rebounding prowess.
Overview
Honors
Key Stats
Glossary
FIBA World Cup 2023Group Stage
GP
8
MPG
20.75
PPG
14.75
2PM%
64%
3PM%
50%
REB
8.75
AST
0.5
STL
0.13
BLK
1.13
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
FIBA World Cup 2023Group Stage
Per Game Statistics
Games Played
8
Games Started
4
Minutes
20.75
Points
14.75
Rebound
8.75
Assist
0.5
Block
1.13
Steal
0.13
Field Goal %
62%
3-Point Field Goal %
50%
Free Throw %
72%
Offensive Rebound
2
Defensive Rebound
6.75
Turnovers
2.25
Assists/Turnovers
0.2
Personal Fouls
2.13
Total Data
Points
118
Rebound
70
Assist
4
Block
9
Steal
1
Field Goal %
62%
3-Point Field Goal %
50%
Free Throw %
72%
Offensive Rebound
16
Defensive Rebound
54
Turnovers
18
Personal Fouls
17