Jonas Valanciunas

NBA player

Kaunas, Lithuania

About Jonas

Jonas Valanciunas is a Lithuanian professional basketball player who plays for the Denver Nuggets. He was born on May 6, 1993, in Kaunas, Lithuania. Valanciunas played college basketball for the University of Arizona and was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2011. He has played for various teams in the NBA, including the New Orleans Pelicans and the Chicago Bulls. Valanciunas is known for his dominant rebounding and scoring abilities. He is a two-time NBA All-Star and has been named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team. Valanciunas is also known for his philanthropic work, particularly in his hometown of Kaunas.

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Locked On Nuggets - Daily Podcast On The Denver Nuggets

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BIG TIME: Jonas Valanciunas To Return Soon

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How Jamal Murray became a Top 10 Player in the NBA

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Jonas Valanciunas

About Jonas

Associated Podcasts

Locked On Nuggets - Daily Podcast On The Denver Nuggets

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Recent Appearances

BIG TIME: Jonas Valanciunas To Return Soon

How Jamal Murray became a Top 10 Player in the NBA

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DEBATE: Do The Nuggets Miss Michael Porter Jr.?

The Nuggets showed they're READY vs Clippers

Nuggets' BIG Question From Preseason PLUS Jonas Valanciunas The HAMMER

NBA Contender or Pretender? Nuggets and Thunder at the top

Jokic and Valanciunas the Best Center Duo in NBA?

Is This the Best Nuggets Team Ever? How Will the Bench Bolster The Team?

The Michael Porter Jr. and Cam Johnson Trade is Official | What is Going On with Jonas?