Jonas Valanciunas mocked LeBron James during a charades game in Lithuania. While guest-starring on a popular show, the Pelicans center stood up and started rubbing his eyes as if he were crying. Then, Valanciunas dropped to the floor with the microphone, demonstrating a laughable flop.
After a couple of seconds, it didn’t take long for the host to guess LeBron. The crowd laughed and applauded afterwards. The 10-year NBA veteran loves visiting his European country. He was born in Utena, Lithuania in 1992. He appeared in the basketball documentary titled The Other Dream Team in 2012.
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This isn’t the first time a member affiliated with the Pelicans poked fun at LeBron James and the Lakers. Last week, Twitter user “theWhistle” tweeted this message: “@PelicansNBA profile pic is a selfie of their players…take notes.”
The Pelicans’ official twitter account then replied with this tweet: “yes our players enjoy sitting next to each other rather than on opposite ends of the court.”
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yes our players enjoy sitting next to each other rather than on opposite ends of the court https://t.co/NPLHCe1hqU
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) July 14, 2022
Will the Pelicans ever develop a rivalry with the Lakers? It’s doubtful. The Pelicans have not made it beyond the first round of the playoffs since the 2017-18 season. Not to mention, New Orleans finished 48-34 (.585) in the regular season and ranked sixth overall in the Western Conference back then.
Since the 2002-03 season, the Pelicans qualified for the playoffs eight times. On the other hand, dating back to that season, the Lakers have won three additional NBA championships. Plus, the Pelicans’ only division title came in 2008. If Pelicans-Lakers ever becomes a rivalry, it might be one-sided.
However, the Pelicans have won the last three matchups. They defeated the Lakers 123-95 at Staples Center on Feb. 27. Then, New Orleans won 116-108 at Smoothie King Center on Mar. 27. Next, the Pelicans beat them 114-111 at Staples Center on Apr. 1.
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