Jonas Valanciunas is a Lithuanian basketball player. He has previously played for the Toronto Raptors and the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA. He is now playing in the Center position for the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA.
Jonas Valanciunas was born on May 6, 1992 in Utena, Lithuania. He has played basketball for various teams in Europe like the BC Perlas Energija and Rytas Vilinius before coming to America to play for the NBA. He made his NBA debut for the Toronto Raptors on October 31, 2012. He has since gained a lot of achievements for his contributions to baseball. These include being 2-time FIBA Young Player of the Year, EuroCup Rising Star, 5-time Lithuanian Player of the Year. He was also the FIBA Under-19 World Cup MVP in 2011. He has also represented Lithuania at the 2007 European Youth Olympic Festival in Serbia, the 2007 European U-16 Championship in Greece and the 2008 European U-16 Championship in Italy. He furthermore competed at the 2010 European U-18 Championship in Lithuania, 2011 World U-19 Cup in Latvia, 2013 EuroBasket in Slovenia and 20156 EuroBasket in France.
Valanciunas has achieved a PPG of 14.1 with a RPG of 10.2, APG of 1.8 and a PIE of 14.0 in his NBA career so far. He will play for the Lithuania National Basketball Team in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Who are Jonas Valanciunas’ Parents?
Jonas Valanciunas was born to Jonas Vilkas and Danute Valanciunas. However, his parents never married.
Who is Jonas Valanciunas’ Mother?
Jonas Valanciunas’s mother is Danute Valanciunas. She raised him as a single child all by herself because she didn't marry her husband. Her son inherited his last name from her.
Apart from this, not much information is available about her.
Who is Jonas Valanciunas’s Father?
Jonas Valanciunas’ father is Jonas Vilkas. According to some online sources, he used to be a rowing master in the U.S.S.R. He never married his wife Danute Valancuiunas.
Despite this, Jonas Vilkas shares a close bond with his son since his childhood. He also supports his son’s basketball career. Apart from this, not much information is available about Jonas Vilkas.
What Nationality are Jonas Valanciunas Parents?
Jonas Valanciunas’ parents Jonas Vilkas and Danute Valanciunas are from Lithuania, thereby making them Lithuanians by nationality and ethnicity.
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FAQs
A. Jonas Valanciunas is from Lithuania.
A. Jonas Valanciunas’ parents are Jonas Vilkas and Danute Valanciunas. His parents did not marry and he got his last name from his mother.
A. Jonas Valanciunas currently plays for the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA. He has played for the Toronto Raptors and the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA in the past.
A. Jonas Valanciunas plays in the Center position in basketball.
A. Jonas Valanciunas will play for the Lithuania National Basketball Team in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
