Jonas Valančiūnas

Lithuanian professional basketball player

Jonas Valančiūnas - Lithuanian professional basketball player
Born

May 6th, 1992
33 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Lithuania

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Professionally played basketball in the NBA. Started career in 2012 after being drafted by the Toronto Raptors. Contributed to the team's playoff appearances. Later played for the Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans Pelicans, solidifying reputation as a skilled center. Internationally, represented Lithuania in multiple European Championships and Olympic Games.

Drafted 5th overall by the Toronto Raptors in 2011

Played in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

Won bronze medal at the 2010 FIBA World Championships

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