The Denver Nuggets' first-round center tore his Achilles in his first appearance, resulting in an entirely missed season. The big fella from Dayton is back now, though, and ready to show he belongs in a frontcourt mix that includes Nikola Jokic and (probably) Jonas Valanciunas.

"Play eight minutes a game and have these Jokic stat nerds blame you" - Eddie Johnson thinks Jonas Valanciunas should go to Europe originally appeared on Basketball Network.

After being traded by the Sacramento Kings, center Jonas Valanciunas is currently having some issues with the Denver Nuggets.

Jonas Valanciunas had a plan, but the Denver Nuggets have made it clear that it won't be possible and that he has to fulfill his contract.