JONAS
VALANCIUNAS
C
Status
On roster
Ht/Wt
6’11’’,
265 lbs
Experience
11
years
Debut
Oct 31, 2012
Born
May 6, 1992
(32 yrs)
Utena, Lithuania
Drafted
Drafted by Toronto in 2011 (1/5).
From
Lithuanian League
Acquired
Acquired as a free agent in 2024.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
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| 2024-07-06 |
Acquired from the New Orleans Pelicans.
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The Washington Wizards acquired center Jonas Valanciunas from the New Orleans Pelicans for a protected second-round draft pick in 2027. |
| 2024-07-06 |
Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New Orleans Pelicans to a three-year contract.
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| 2023-03-06 |
Missed 2 games (left calf injury).
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| 2023-03-01 |
Left calf injury, day-to-day.
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| 2023-02-06 |
Missed 1 game (right quadriceps).
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NBA | All-Rookie Second Team All-Rookie Second Team | 2012-13 |
| Olympics | Member of Lithuania Olympic Team Member of Lithuania Olympic Team | 2012 |
Scouting Report
Owns the offensive glass, thanks to great size, athleticism, hands, and hustle for a 7-footer. Brings above-average skill and strength for a true center. Feisty and fast under the hoop. Has nice touch converting buckets (converting for a very high percentage) and gets the most from his massive wingspan. Mobile and athletic too. Doesn't have much shooting range, and although agile and quick he's not an explosive leaper (and must keep developing his offensive repertoire). While a good defender he's not yet the shot-blocker he can be. Streaky: dominates some games and is invisible in others. Foul-prone too.
Long Range Potential: Emerging true center with stellar tools.
