Jonas Valanciunas

It's not an individual sport.

— Jonas Valanciunas

War has to stop.

— Jonas Valanciunas

Being hurt is not a good thing.

— Jonas Valanciunas

I'm not really loud and flashy.

— Jonas Valanciunas

All Lithuanians know Zydrunas.

— Jonas Valanciunas

Toronto is a great city.

— Jonas Valanciunas

I like the taste of victory.

— Jonas Valanciunas

War is not a solution.

— Jonas Valanciunas

When I was a small kid, I wanted to be like Zydrunas Ilgauskas.

— Jonas Valanciunas

I'm never going to back down from the big matchup.

— Jonas Valanciunas

I can control what I can control. That's all I can do.

— Jonas Valanciunas

Every team you play for, you meet new friends.

— Jonas Valanciunas

I'm funny. I'm friendly. Sometimes stupid.

— Jonas Valanciunas

The goal is to be the best frontcourt in the NBA.

— Jonas Valanciunas

Yes, everybody wants to be a scorer and to play good.

— Jonas Valanciunas

Do I want the ball more? No, I'm good.

— Jonas Valanciunas

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

You've got to rebound, because rebounding is the last phase of your defense.

— Jonas Valanciunas

Start the first minute or come off the bench, it's the same game. You're playing the same game.

— Jonas Valanciunas

I always play for my country when I can. It's a big honor for me.

— Jonas Valanciunas

We were not like crazy rich people growing up. It was a struggle at the time.

— Jonas Valanciunas

When I'm 39 years old I'm not going to be that physical. So I'm going to sit in the corner and shoot threes.

— Jonas Valanciunas

Obviously, I have always been a fan of the low-post game. That's my presence. That's what I can do.

— Jonas Valanciunas

That's where a lot of memories of my life happened. Toronto is always going to be remembered as a big thing in…

— Jonas Valanciunas

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

Yeah, it's nice when people recognize you and come to say hello. Or some good things, or bad things. Like, 'You gotta…

— Jonas Valanciunas

Every time I step on a court wearing the national team jersey, I get goosebumps. It was always like that and I…

— Jonas Valanciunas

I'm going to do my best to be productive on the post. Not just scoring. Making plays as well. If you can…

— Jonas Valanciunas

It's finding the right balance, between on and off the court, taking care of yourself, learning from your experience on the court,…

— Jonas Valanciunas

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

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

The priority is to fight for the rebound and stay inside. But adding that shot to your game is an advantage. Someone…

— Jonas Valanciunas

The big guy is evolving by being able to stretch the floor and shoot the 3. Being able to handle the ball.…

— Jonas Valanciunas

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

In New York City, Jordan Brand Classic. It was my first time in America and it was a crazy difference of lifestyle.…

— Jonas Valanciunas

To have a basketball hoop, it doesn't matter what kind. It's a big thing for a kid growing up in a small…

— Jonas Valanciunas

My goal is to get quicker.

— Jonas Valanciunas

Winning is the first priority.

— Jonas Valanciunas

I like fishing. We do all kinds of fun fishing trips.

— Jonas Valanciunas

I love food. I love eating. Everything.

— Jonas Valanciunas