Social media is going crazy after fans spotted what they believe is Travis Kelce’s NBA doppelganger. Sacramento Kings center Jonas Valanciunas has drawn widespread attention for his uncanny resemblance to the Kansas City Chiefs star, with some even joking that he could be a “long-lost Kelce brother.”
A viral TikTok video from a recent Kings game zoomed in on Valanciunas, comparing him to Kelce with the caption: “WHY IS TRAVIS KELCE THE NEW SECOND STRING CENTER FOR THE KINGS?” The clip immediately sparked a wave of comments, with users convinced that the Lithuanian big man looks just like the NFL legend when he sports a buzz cut and thick brown beard.
Fans Can’t Believe The Resemblance
Football and basketball fans alike are flooding social media with reactions.
Another quipped, “This is a Travis/Jason hybrid.”
The viral moment even had fans speculating about family connections. “That man is a long-lost Kelce cousin. He has to be,” an X user wrote.
Valanciunas, now in his 13th NBA season, has embraced the comparisons. In 2024, after Kelce and the Chiefs won the Super Bowl, he shared a video pretending to celebrate the victory as the three-time champion himself.
In 2023, Travis and Jason acknowledged the resemblance on their “New Heights” podcast. “You guys look just like each other,” Jason told his younger brother. Travis responded, “I’ve been trying to get a picture with this guy!”
The Kings acquired Valanciunas from the Wizards in February. He has played for several teams, including the Raptors, Grizzlies, and Pelicans. However, fans are now buzzing about more than just his on-court performance- they’re convinced he’s the honorary third Kelce brother.
