Marijonas Petravičius
A versatile Lithuanian big man who carved out a respected professional career across Europe's toughest leagues, from Greece to Russia.
Born 1979 (age 47)·Lithuanian basketball player·Birthday: October 24·Generation X
Biography
Marijonas Petravičius brought a classic, hard-nosed Lithuanian basketball sensibility to courts across the continent. Standing 6'10", he was a physical center and power forward known for his rebounding, defensive grit, and efficient scoring around the basket. His journey began at Lietuvos Rytas in Vilnius, but he soon became a basketball nomad, proving his worth in the demanding Greek League with Panionios and Aris, before starring for Khimki in the Russian SuperLeague. Petravičius was a key piece for Khimki during their rise, helping them win the 2008 ULEB Cup, the club's first major European trophy. He also earned the honor of representing the Lithuanian national team, wearing the iconic green and yellow in European Championships. His game wasn't flashy, but his reliability and toughness made him a valued asset for every team he played for, embodying the blue-collar work ethic of Lithuanian basketball abroad.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Marijonas was born in 1979, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Marijonas Was Born
The biggest hits of 1979
#1 Movie
Kramer vs. Kramer
Best Picture
Kramer vs. Kramer
#1 TV Show
Laverne & Shirley
Marijonas's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1979Born
Iran hostage crisis begins; Three Mile Island accident
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $37,900Min wage: $2.90/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"My Sharona" — The KnackBest Picture: Kramer vs. Kramer
1984Started school
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1992Became a teenager
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1995Could drive
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1997Could vote
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Turned 21
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2009Turned 30
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2019Turned 40
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 47 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the 2008 ULEB Cup with BC Khimki, a landmark European title for the Russian club.
- Represented the Lithuanian national basketball team at the 2006 FIBA World Championship.
- Played professionally in seven countries, including Lithuania, Greece, Russia, and Turkey.
- Was a consistent starter and major contributor for Aris BC in the Greek League and EuroCup.
Did You Know?
He is the older brother of Paulius Petravičius, who also became a professional basketball player.
During his time with Khimki, he played alongside former NBA players like Kelly McCarty and Carlos Arroyo.
He began his professional career with Lietuvos Rytas, one of Lithuania's most storied clubs.
“You earn your points in the paint, with your back to the basket and your elbows out.”
