Where the money comes from
| TOP 500 rank | 55th among the 500 richest Lithuanians, the highest of any athlete Delfi |
| Change in a year | Up 6 percent Vakarų ekspresas |
Jonas Valančiūnas is one of the most successful Lithuanian players of the NBA era. The Toronto Raptors drafted him fifth overall in 2011, and over more than a decade in the league he was a starting centre for Toronto, Memphis and New Orleans before spells with Washington, Sacramento and Denver. He has played for Lithuania since he was 19, winning EuroBasket silver in 2013 and 2015, and he now plays for Žalgiris in the EuroLeague.
The TOP 500 magazine's December 2025 ranking of the richest Lithuanians puts him 55th with €133 million, up 6 percent in a year and the most of any Lithuanian athlete. That is about $149 million at the October 23, 2026 exchange rate.
How he made his money
Valančiūnas earned most of his fortune from a long run of NBA contracts as a starting centre, from his rookie deal in Toronto through big contracts with the Raptors and Grizzlies, and later deals with New Orleans, Washington and Denver.
The TOP 500 figure is the magazine's estimate of his wealth, not his earnings, and it does not give a breakdown.
Career at a glance
Valančiūnas came through the youth system of Lietuvos Rytas in Vilnius and spent a year in Europe after the draft before joining Toronto in 2012. He was known as a strong rebounder and inside scorer.
He has represented Lithuania since the age of 19 and was named to the All-Tournament team at EuroBasket 2015. He also appeared in the documentary The Other Dream Team.
About this estimate
The TOP 500 magazine publishes a yearly ranking of the 500 richest people in Lithuania. Its December 2025 edition, reported by Delfi on December 24, 2025, included a group of athletes led by Jonas Valančiūnas and Domantas Sabonis, plus older stars such as Šarūnas Jasikevičius, Šarūnas Marčiulionis and Arvydas Sabonis.
The figures are the magazine's own estimates, rounded to the nearest million euros. We show them as published, with a rough dollar conversion.
Career and money timeline
- 2011
Is drafted fifth overall by the Toronto Raptors.
- 2013
Wins EuroBasket silver with Lithuania, and again in 2015.
- 2019
Is traded to the Memphis Grizzlies.
- 2021
Joins the New Orleans Pelicans.
- 2025
Plays for the Denver Nuggets; the TOP 500 magazine puts his fortune at €133 million, 55th in Lithuania.
- 2026
Returns to Europe with Žalgiris Kaunas.
Jonas Valančiūnas net worth FAQ
What is Jonas Valančiūnas's net worth?
The TOP 500 magazine estimated in December 2025 that Jonas Valančiūnas is worth €133 million. That is the most recent published estimate from the TOP 500 magazine that we could find; we do not update it ourselves.
Where do these numbers come from?
The net worth figure is the TOP 500 magazine's own published estimate, linked with its date at the top of the page. Every figure on this page is linked to its source below.
Who is the richest Lithuanian athlete?
On the TOP 500 magazine's December 2025 list it is Jonas Valančiūnas, 55th overall with €133 million, ahead of Domantas Sabonis (€120 million).
Sources
- Delfi, Paskelbtas turtingiausių lietuvių sąrašas: jame ir sporto elitas (TOP 500 magazine list) (December 24, 2025)
- Vakarų ekspresas, Paskelbtas turtingiausių lietuvių sąrašas: jame yra ir sporto elitas (cross-check) (December 25, 2025)
- Background facts: Wikipedia, Jonas Valančiūnas (accessed October 24, 2026). Used for career facts only, never for money figures.
Photo: Augustas Didžgalvis, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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