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Denver Nuggets | #17 | Center

Jonas Valančiūnas

PPG

8.7

RPG

5.1

APG

1.2

HEIGHT

6'11" (2.11m)

WEIGHT

265lb (120kg)

COUNTRY

Lithuania

LAST ATTENDED

Lietuvos rytas Vilnius

AGE

33 years

BIRTHDATE

May 6, 1992

DRAFT

2011 R1 Pick 5

EXPERIENCE

13 Years

6'11" | 265lb | 33 years

DRAFT

2011 R1 Pick 5

BIRTHDATE

May 6, 1992

COUNTRY

Lithuania

LAST ATTENDED

Lietuvos rytas Vilnius

EXPERIENCE

13 Years

Last 5 Games

Game DateMatchupW/LMINPTSFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%OREBDREBREBASTSTLBLKTOVPF+/-
Apr 12, 2026DEN @ SASW191681650.0020.0000.056114011212
Apr 10, 2026DEN vs. OKCW322391464.31250.044100611174023116
Apr 08, 2026DEN vs. MEMW131466100000.02366.7134002350
Apr 06, 2026DEN vs. PORW10146785.71250.01250.0213100010
Apr 04, 2026DEN vs. SASW673650.0000.01250.021300002-3

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04/13/2026, 12:05 AM

Headed to bench

Valanciunas will come off the bench for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Spurs.

04/11/2026, 4:29 AM

Vintage performance in win

Valanciunas ended with 23 points (9-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 17 rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 32 minutes during Friday's 127-107 win over the Thunder.

04/11/2026, 12:51 AM

Starting against Oklahoma City

Valanciunas will start in Friday's game against Oklahoma City, Justin Martinez of The Oklahomanreports.

04/09/2026, 5:44 PM

Scores efficient 14 points

Valanciunas racked up 14 points (6-6 FG, 2-3 FT), four rebounds and two blocks in 13 minutes during Wednesday's 136-119 win over the Grizzlies.

03/21/2026, 1:41 PM

Left out of rotation Friday

Valanciunas (coach's decision) went unused off the bench in Friday's 121-115 win over the Raptors.

Awards and Honors

  • 1 All-Rookie Team

  • 1 NBA Rookie of the Month

  • 1 Olympic Appearance