Coming over to this side and playing in the NBA was my dream, and the dream came true. — Jonas Valanciunas Copy Share Image
Obviously, I have always been a fan of the low-post game. That's my presence. That's what I can do. — Jonas Valanciunas Copy Share Image
You've got to rebound, because rebounding is the last phase of your defense. — Jonas Valanciunas Copy Share Image
Start the first minute or come off the bench, it's the same game. You're playing the same game. — Jonas Valanciunas Copy Share Image
I always play for my country when I can. It's a big honor for me. — Jonas Valanciunas Copy Share Image
If I'm going to become a three-point shooter, it's another weapon to use. — Jonas Valanciunas Copy Share Image
It's hard to make the transition from youth basketball to the senior teams. First, you have to not be scared of the… — Jonas Valanciunas Copy Share Image
I don't feel bad if I don't start. I'm playing the same minutes, doing good things on the court, that's all I… — Jonas Valanciunas Copy Share Image
The priority is to fight for the rebound and stay inside. But adding that shot to your game is an advantage. Someone… — Jonas Valanciunas Copy Share Image
I'm trying to take experience out of every minute I spend on the court, trying to learn something new, to know about… — Jonas Valanciunas Copy Share Image
Holding the ball in your hand is creating opportunities for other players. That's what I want to do, that's what I want… — Jonas Valanciunas Copy Share Image
I'm putting a lot of work in trying to go for every rebound. Trying to go for every putback. Stuff like that.… — Jonas Valanciunas Copy Share Image
Growing up as a kid, the NBA was far, far away somewhere in America. We were small kids just shooting at a… — Jonas Valanciunas Copy Share Image
I just enjoy getting rebounds, getting putbacks, blocking shots and setting good screens. That's what I feel good about. — Jonas Valanciunas Copy Share Image
It's not about scoring, it's not about grabbing rebounds or anything like that. It's just playing, leaving everything out there and just… — Jonas Valanciunas Copy Share Image
The big guy is evolving by being able to stretch the floor and shoot the 3. Being able to handle the ball.… — Jonas Valanciunas Copy Share Image
When you sit down and look at your game, you try to find the areas where you can improve. — Jonas Valanciunas Copy Share Image
I try really hard to be professional and bring it on the court every night. — Jonas Valanciunas Copy Share Image
Playing for the national team is the highest accolade for me, as a player and as a person. — Jonas Valanciunas Copy Share Image
I have pride every time to play for Lithuania; I feel that Lithuania is something inside my heart. — Jonas Valanciunas Copy Share Image
I've got to find a way to see the open pass, find a way to see open teammates. — Jonas Valanciunas Copy Share Image
All the big guys are trying to shoot more 3s now. It's all about converting 2s to 3s. You've got to be… — Jonas Valanciunas Copy Share Image
I get time, I play hard. If I don't get time, I wait for the time to come to me. — Jonas Valanciunas Copy Share Image
To be a successful rebounder you've got to be active. You've got to go for the glass. — Jonas Valanciunas Copy Share Image
You've just got to play when you have a chance. That's what I'm going to keep doing. — Jonas Valanciunas Copy Share Image
That's my job, to be inside the paint. I have to be comfortable. That's my home. — Jonas Valanciunas Copy Share
I've got to find a way to see the open pass, find a way to see open teammates. — Jonas Valanciunas Copy Share
When you sit down and look at your game, you try to find the areas where you can improve. — Jonas Valanciunas Copy Share
I've been raised not to back down from physicality. I have been working physical jobs when I was a kid. — Jonas Valanciunas Copy Share
I always looked at it like the sky's the limit, that I'm never happy with myself, always trying to do more. — Jonas Valanciunas Copy Share
I'm taking them when I have a chance and when my spacing gives it to me. Doesn't matter - could be one, three, four.… — Jonas Valanciunas Copy Share
I'm trying to take experience out of every minute I spend on the court, trying to learn something new, to know about basketball more. — Jonas Valanciunas Copy Share
