Jonas Valančiūnas, born on May 6, 1992), native of Utena, Lithuania (Utena, Lithuania), is an American professional basketball player who serves as a center and plays for the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans.
Location: C (No. 17)
Height: 2.11 meters / 6 feet 11
Weight: 120 kg/265 lbs
Birthday: 1992-05-06
Team: New Orleans Pelicans
Draft: No. 5 pick in the first round of 2011
Nationality: Lithuania
Valanciunas was selected by the Toronto Raptors with the fifth pick in the first round of the NBA draft in 2011, and was selected to the All-Rookie Second Team in his rookie season. In his NBA career, he played for the Raptors and the Grizzlies until August 7, 2021, when Valanciunas was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans. [61] On October 20, Valanciunas signed a two-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Valanciunas is a low-post center with excellent mobility. He can end offenses and draw fouls. He can combine soft touch, natural touch, foot advantage and strong body to effectively complete post-up singles. Potential for a dominant traditional center.