A biography for Jonas Valanciunashasn’t been written yet.
“Obviously, I have always been a fan of the low-post game. That's my presence. That's what I can do.”
“I'm a chill person and a good-hearted guy.”
“I just enjoy getting rebounds, getting putbacks, blocking shots and setting good screens. That's what I feel good about.”
“If they let me do damage inside, I'll go inside and do it. If they need me to space the floor and be a creator, I'll do that. I'll distribute and pass. I am playing for the team.”
“Winning is the first priority.”
“It's finding the right balance, between on and off the court, taking care of yourself, learning from your experience on the court, playing against great players and playing hard every minute.”
“I always looked at it like the sky's the limit, that I'm never happy with myself, always trying to do more.”
“I'm looking forward to getting better, to be a better player.”
“That's my job, to be inside the paint. I have to be comfortable. That's my home.”
“You build your experience by playing in tough games. Tough environments. Meaningful games.”
“You've got to be able to adjust to the league.”
“We were not like crazy rich people growing up. It was a struggle at the time.”
“All the big guys are trying to shoot more 3s now. It's all about converting 2s to 3s. You've got to be able to.”
“I'm going to do my best to be productive on the post. Not just scoring. Making plays as well. If you can draw a double team, somebody is going to be open.”
“To be a successful rebounder you've got to be active. You've got to go for the glass.”
“You've just got to play when you have a chance. That's what I'm going to keep doing.”
“Basketball is my life. Basketball is what I live for.”
“You've got to rebound, because rebounding is the last phase of your defense.”
“If you're only going to work but not take from your experience on the court, nothing is going to happen for you.”