Jonas Valanciunas, Memphis Grizzlies Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Jonas Valanciunas was never supposed to be a star for the Memphis Grizzlies. He’s a reliable, large guy who can hold down the paint while Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. can get to work.
And in that facet of the game, he has done a great job. On a team that is lacking in size, he has given this team what they need to stay afloat.
But against the Washington Wizards, he did more than just keep this team afloat.