Jonas Valanciunas would like extension with Pelicans
Valanciunas also talked about his future in the NBA with the New Orleans Pelicans. The Lithuanian big man revealed he would like to stay with the Pelicans. “We had some talks with [the team]. I think this summer won’t be easy for them [team executives] because they will have to make a few key decisions. Our season didn’t go as planned, so there will definitely be changes,” Valanciunas said. “I would like to stay and extend my contract,” JV continued. “Obviously, during the season, you try to help the team as much as possible, but when the summer comes, you try to take care of your own things – how to extend the contract and stuff.”
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Jonas Valanciunas sees himself returning to Europe 👀
Which #EuroLeague club would you see him in? pic.twitter.com/220zwzNWFA – 9:50 AM
Jonas Valanciunas sees himself returning to Europe 👀
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Jonas Valanciunas revealed he’d like to sign a contract extension with New Orleans Pelicans👀
He also talked about a possible return to Europe, his favorite EuroLeague team & a conversation with Domantas Sabonis about playing in FIBA Basketball World Cup:
basketnews.com/news-190149-jo… – 9:17 AM
Jonas Valanciunas revealed he’d like to sign a contract extension with New Orleans Pelicans👀
He also talked about a possible return to Europe, his favorite EuroLeague team & a conversation with Domantas Sabonis about playing in FIBA Basketball World Cup:
basketnews.com/news-190149-jo… – 9:17 AM
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