Jonas Valanciunas
#17C · Denver Nuggets
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 995 | 12.8 | 9.1 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 56.1% | 34.0% | 79.3% |
| 2025-26 | 58 | 8.3 | 4.9 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 57.3% | 30.0% | 76.9% |
| 2024-25 | 81 | 10.4 | 7.7 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 55.0% | 21.6% | 87.9% |
| 2023-24 | 4 | 14.5 | 11.0 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 52.4% | 0.0% | 82.4% |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$20.4M
AAV
$10.2M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Jonas Valanciunas's contract with the Denver Nuggets grades out as a slightly below-market contract, earning a D+ CVI grade. At $10.2M per year over 2 years, this is a role player contract. Jonas's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Centers. At 33, the age-adjusted value factors in potential decline over the contract term. The team paid a premium that will need to be justified by on-court production. The team will need Jonas to significantly improve to justify this financial commitment.
Performance Analysis
Jonas Valanciunas earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Center. Across 995 career games, Jonas has averaged 12.8 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game. Jonas's strongest metric is FG% at 5607.2, compared to the NBA Center median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.4, below the Center median of 4.0. Among 96 NBA Centers graded this season, Jonas ranks 81st in overall performance. Jonas will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Denver Nuggets.
Current Sentiment
Valanciunas faces skepticism about his playoff viability and role consistency with Denver. His C- performance grade and recurring calf injuries are raising durability concerns among fans. Contract value appears questionable given bench role uncertainty and injury setbacks limiting production. Playoff rotation inclusion debate dominates discourse, suggesting role ambiguity rather than confidence. Fan outlook is pessimistic: injury concerns, inconsistent production, and matchup-dependent usage erode confidence significantly.
Transaction History
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