Domantas Sabonis
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| Team |  Kings |
| Position | Power forward |
| Height / weight | 2.08 m / 108 kg |
| Born | 3 May 1996 (30 years) |
| Nationality |  Lithuania |
| Number | 10 |
Domantas Sabonis is a professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. A three-time NBA All-Star, he plays for the Sacramento Kings and he also used to be on the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder teams.
Before joining the NBA, he played basketball internationally, including the Unicaja Baloncesto in Spain. In international events, he represents Lithuania, this includes the 2015 Eurobasket.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Domantas Sabonis was born on May 3, 1996, in Portland, Oregon. He stands 211 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 109 kg. He is a power forward and center and he shoots left. His father is Arvydas Sabonis, who used to play in the NBA for the Portland Trail Blazers.When his father retired from Basketball, the family moved to Malaga.
College Career
He was recruited to play college basketball in the United States and committed to play for Gonzaga University. He stayed in Gonzaga from 2014 to 2016. While there, he was named to the WCC All-Freshman Team, Second-team All-WCC, and First-team All-WCC.Professional Career
While still in college, he also played for Unicaja. In 2016, he was drafted into the NBA by the Orlando Magic. He was picked in the first round and was the 11th overall in the draft. On draft night, he was traded to the [[Oklahoma City Thunder].In 2017, he was traded to the Indiana Pacers. While with the team, he was named an NBA All-Star twice, the first time in 2020 and again in 2021. In 2022, the Pacers traded him to the Sacramento Kings.
In 2023, he was again named an All-Star. As of 2024, he still plays for the Kings.
Career Highlights
- 2020, 2021, 2023 - NBA All-Star
- 2023, 2024 - All-NBA Third Team
- 2023, 2024 - NBA rebounding leader
- 2016 - AP Honorable Mention All-American
- 2016 - Second-team Academic All-American
- 2016 - First-team All-WCC
- 2015 - Second-team All-WCC
- 2015 - WCC All-Freshman Team
Medals - Men’s basketball, Representing Lithuania
- 2015 - EuroBasket France, Silver
- 2011 - European Youth Olympic Festival Turkey, Gold
Domantas Sabonis FAQ
Where is Domantas Sabonis from?
He was born in Portland, Oregon when his father Arvydas played for the Trail Blazers.
When was Domantas Sabonis drafted?
2016. Sabonis was selected 11th overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2016 NBA Draft.
What team does Domantas Sabonis play for in 2024?
Sacramento Kings. He was traded to the Kings in 2022 and signed a long-term extension in 2023.