Jonas Valanciunas
Denver Nuggets/C/
LithuaniaPlayer Info
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
NBA 2025-2026Preseason
GP
5
MPG
16.6
PPG
6.8
2PM%
59%
3PM%
25%
REB
4.6
AST
1.6
STL
0.2
BLK
0.8
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
NBA 2025-2026Preseason
Per Game Statistics
Games Played
5
Games Started
1
Minutes
16.6
Points
6.8
Rebound
4.6
Assist
1.6
Block
0.8
Steal
0.2
Field Goal %
53%
3-Point Field Goal %
25%
Free Throw %
50%
Offensive Rebound
1
Defensive Rebound
3.6
Turnovers
2.6
Assists/Turnovers
0.6
Personal Fouls
3.6
Total Data
Points
34
Rebound
23
Assist
8
Block
4
Steal
1
Field Goal %
53%
3-Point Field Goal %
25%
Free Throw %
50%
Offensive Rebound
5
Defensive Rebound
18
Turnovers
13
Personal Fouls
18