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Jonas Valančiūnas
Jonas Valančiūnas ( ; ; born 6 May 1992) is a Lithuanian professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was selected by the Toronto Raptors with the fifth overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft. At the 2019 trade deadline, he was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. In the 2021 offseason he was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans. Valančiūnas has been a member of the Lithuania men's national basketball team since age 19. He won two EuroBasket silver medals in EuroBasket 2013 and EuroBasket 2015, earning All-Tournament honours in the latter. Valančiūnas also appeared in the documentary ''The Other Dream Team''. Professional career Perlas Vilnius (2008–2010) Valančiūnas started playing professionally for Perlas in 2008. During the 2008–09 season the team played in the Lithuanian National Basketball League (NKL), Lithuania's second strongest league, but moved up to the top-tier Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Center (basketball)
The center (C), or the centre, also known as the five or the pivot, is one of the five Basketball position, positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well. In the NBA, the center is typically close to tall. They traditionally play close to the basket in the low post. Centers are valued for their ability to protect their own goal from high-percentage close attempts on defense, while scoring and rebounding with high efficiency on offense. In the 1950s and 1960s, George Mikan and Bill Russell were centerpieces of championship dynasties and defined early prototypical centers. With the addition of a three-point field goal for the 1979–80 NBA season, 1979–80 season, however, NBA basketball gradually became more perimeter-oriented and saw the importance of the center position diminished. The most recent center to win an NBA Most Valuable Player Award was Nikola Jokić, win ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011–12 VTB United League
The VTB United League 2011–12 was the third complete season of the VTB United League, which is Northern Europe and Eastern Europe's top-tier level men's professional club basketball competition. The tournament featured 18 teams, from 10 countries. Participants Qualifying round Group A Group B Final round Regular season Group A Group B Playoff round 1/8 Final The teams that finished third in their group play against the fourth placed teams in the other group in a Best-of-three playoff, Best-Of-3 series with home advantage. 1/4 Final The teams that finished second in their group play against the winners of the 1/8 final in a Best-of-three playoff, Best-Of-3 series with home advantage. Final four Semifinals Third-place game Final Awards MVP of the Month *October 2011: Patrick Beverley (Spartak St. Petersburg) *November 2011: Rawle Marshall (Astana) *December 2011: Tre Simmons (CEZ Nymburk) *January 2012: Michał Ignerski (Nizhny Novg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
EuroBasket 2013
EuroBasket 2013 was the 38th edition of the EuroBasket championship that was organized by FIBA Europe. It took place from 4 September until 22 September 2013 in Slovenia. The number of participating teams was 24. France defeated Lithuania in the final to win their first title. Tony Parker was named the tournament's MVP. Host selection Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy and Slovenia brought forward a potential candidature for the FIBA EuroBasket. Countries which were interested in submitting a formal candidature had to do so by . On , it was announced that only two countries, Slovenia and Italy had submitted formal bids. On , Italy announced its withdrawal from the run. The Basketball Federation of Slovenia (BFS) thus remained the only candidate organizer. The decision on the candidacy was officially reported after FIBA Europe's meeting in Munich, Germany on . In March 2011, the BFS appointed the economist Aleš Križnar as the director of the event ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
EuroBasket
EuroBasket, also commonly referred to as the European Basketball Championship, is the main international basketball competition that is contested quadrennially, by the senior men's national teams that are governed by FIBA Europe, which is the European zone within the International Basketball Federation. The competition was first held in 1935. The former Soviet Union holds the record for most gold medals with a total of 14. The tournament is generally held in August or September, in the offseason of major club competitions. The current defending champion is Spain, who won the 2022 title. History Beginning The first championships was held three years after the establishment of FIBA, in 1935. Switzerland was chosen as the host country, and ten countries joined. Only one qualifying match was played between Portugal and Spain. With a complicated formula, the final would see Latvia as champions. According to the rule at the time, the winner had to hold the following games. The fol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FIBA Under-19 World Cup MVP
The FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup Most Valuable Player is a biennial award, that is given by FIBA, to the Most Valuable Player of the FIBA Under-19 World Cup. Winners References {{DEFAULTSORT:FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup Most Valuable Player Most Valuable Player In team sports, a most valuable player award, abbreviated 'MVP award', is an honor typically bestowed upon an individual (or individuals, in the instance of a tie) whose individual performance is the greatest in an entire league, for a particu ... Basketball trophies and awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011–12 Eurocup Basketball
The 2011–12 Eurocup Basketball season was the tenth edition of Europe's second-tier level transnational competition for men's professional basketball clubs, the EuroCup. The EuroCup is the European-wide league level that is one level below the EuroLeague. It ran from September 27, 2011, until April 15, 2012. The winner of this competition earned a place at the group stage of the next season's EuroLeague. Teams allocation Distribution 32 teams participated in the Eurocup Regular Season: * A total of 10 teams from nine countries qualified directly to the 32-team regular season through their results in domestic competitions, or through a wild card. * Another 8 teams earned their place at the group stage by winning a qualifying round. On July 7, a draw for the Eurocup Qualifying Round, which featured 16 teams from 13 countries, was held in Barcelona. The 8 winners from those two-game, head-to-head qualifying games advanced to the Eurocup Regular Season. * The remaining 14 teams ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
EuroCup Rising Star
The EuroCup Basketball Rising Star is an annual award of EuroCup Basketball, which is the secondary level European-wide professional club basketball league, that is given to the player that EuroCup Basketball deems its "top rising star". The EuroCup Basketball League is the European-wide professional basketball league that is one tier level below the top-tier EuroLeague. The award began in the EuroCup Basketball 2008–09 season. Only players who were younger than age 22, on July 1 of the summer before the season started, are eligible for the award. Winners : There was no awarding in the 2019–20, because the season was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic in Europe. See also * EuroLeague Rising Star References External linksEuroCup Basketball Official Web Page {{DEFAULTSORT:Eurocup Basketball Awards Awards An award, sometimes called a distinction, is something given to a recipient as a token of recognition of excellence in a certain field. When the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
EuroCup Basketball All-EuroCup Team
The EuroCup Basketball All-EuroCup Team is an annual award of the secondary level European-wide professional club basketball league, the EuroCup. The EuroCup is the European-wide professional basketball league that is one tier level below the top-tier level EuroLeague. It is an award for the top ten players of each season of the EuroCup. The award began with the 2008–09 season. Selection criteria The All-EuroCup Team was originally selected solely by a panel of the league's basketball experts, from the 2008–09 season, through the 2015–16 season. Starting with the 2016–17 season, online fan voting was added to the award's selection process. EuroCup Basketball All-EuroCup Team by season All-EuroCup Team prior to online fan voting Player nationality by national team. All-EuroCup Team since addition of online fan voting See also * EuroCup awards * EuroCup MVP * EuroCup Finals MVP *All-EuroLeague Team * EuroLeague awards *EuroLeague MVP *EuroLeague Final Four ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FIBA Europe Young Men's Player Of The Year Award
The FIBA Europe Young Men's Player of the Year Award was an annual Player of the Year (POY) award that was given by FIBA Europe, the European division of FIBA, the international governing body of the sport of basketball, to the best basketball player with European citizenship, aged 22 and under of the year. The inaugural award was given out in the year 2005 to Nikos Zisis of Greece. The vote was decided upon by a panel of basketball experts and also by fan voting. The candidates included all European basketball players aged 22 and under in the world, regardless of whether they played in Europe, or anywhere else in the world. Also, the candidates included all players, from both professional sports leagues such as the NBA or the EuroLeague, etc. (including from both senior and junior level sports clubs) and amateur status, such as the NCAA's college basketball competitions, etc. The FIBA Europe Young Men's Player of the Year Award was the junior European Player of the Year award (o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011 LKL All-Star Game
The 2011 LKL All-Star Game was held on March 12, 2011, in Šiauliai Arena. Time Team, composed of foreign players, played against Lietuviai, which was composed of Lithuanian players. Rosters * Dainius Šalenga was replaced by Mindaugas Kuzminskas, because of the termination of his contract with Žalgiris. * Khalid El-Amin was replaced by Rashaun Broadus, due to a serious leg injury. Coaches Antanas Sireika, of Šiauliai, was chosen as the head coach of Team Lietuviai, while Aleksandar Trifunović, of Lietuvos Rytas ''Lietuvos rytas'' (lit. 'Morning of Lithuania') is a Lithuanian daily newspaper. History and profile "Lietuvos rytas" was established in 1990 on a basis of newspaper "Komjaunimo tiesa". The paper is printed in Vilnius Vilnius ( , ; see also ..., was chosen as the head coach of the Time Team. External links LKL.com {{LKL Lietuvos krepšinio lyga All-Star Game All Star ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LKL All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award
The LKL All-Star Game Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award, is an annual professional Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) award, that is given to the player(s) that are voted to be the best of the league's annual All-Star Game. Winners See also *LKL All-Star Game * LKL All-Star Day * LKL Three-point Shootout *LKL Slam Dunk Contest The LKL Slam Dunk Contest was an annual Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) competition, that was originally held during the LKL All-Star Day, and later during the King Mindaugas Cup. The contest has been held almost every year, from the first A ... External links Official LKL websiteOfficial LKL YouTube.com channelLithuanian league at Eurobasket.com {{LKL All-Star ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 LKL All-Star Game
The annual 2012 LKL All-star game, was held in Švyturys Arena, in Klaipėda, on March 3. Teams * Mindaugas Katelynas was replaced by Laimonas Kisielius, due to injury. * Nelson Reeves was replaced by Lawrence Roberts, due to his contract termination with Žalgiris. Coaches "Lietuviai" was coached by Lithuanian Antanas Sireika, of Šiauliai, who acquired 5,734 votes. "Time Team" was coached by Serbian Aleksandar Trifunović, of Žalgiris, who acquired 9,247 votes. Notables Lietuviai team * Jonas Valančiūnas – 23 minutes, 25 points (11/16 2PT, 1/1 3PT), 13 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 block * Mindaugas Kuzminskas – 23 minutes, 24 points (10/12 2PT, 1/3 3PT, 1/2 FT), 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks * Renaldas Seibutis – 22 minutes, 17 points (4/6 2PT, 3/4 3PT), 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block * Mantas Kalnietis – 19 minutes, 13 points (5/6 2PT, 1/2 3PT), 4 rebounds, 11 assists, 3 blocks Time team * Sonny Weems – 18 minutes, 21 point ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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