Jonas Valančiūnas

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Jonas Valančiūnas has built a career defined by consistency and durability. He is one of only a handful of players to record over 8,000 rebounds and 1,000 blocks in the NBA. His 12-plus seasons as a Lithuanian in the league set a national record. Internationally, he is a two-time EuroBasket silver medalist and was named to the All-Tournament Team in 2015. His work ethic and team-first mentality have made him a fan favorite in every city he has played.

AwardsValančiūnas has won several honors: NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2013), EuroBasket All-Tournament Team (2015), FIBA U18 European Championship MVP (2010), Lithuanian League MVP and Finals MVP (2012), and the EuroCup Rising Star Award (2012). He also won the Lithuanian League championship and cup with BC Lietuvos rytas.

Honours & Distinctions

Order for Merits to Lithuania (Knight's Cross)

Government of Lithuania·2013

Awarded for contributions to Lithuanian basketball.

Honorary Citizen of Utena

City of Utena·2013

Honored by his hometown.

Guinness World Record: Longest NBA career by a Lithuanian-born player

Guinness World Records·2024

Surpassed 12 seasons in the NBA.

Rankings & Lists

#Top 5

EuroBasket 2015 All-Tournament Team

FIBA Europe·2015

#Top 10

NBA All-Rookie Second Team

NBA·2013

Records & Feats

Longest NBA career by a Lithuanian-born player

Career Milestone·2024

Surpassed 12 seasons in 2024, surpassing the previous record held by Šarūnas Marčiulionis.