Domantas Sabonis

Domantas Sabonis, the Lithuanian-American professional basketball player, was born in Portland, Oregon. He is the son of Hall of Fame player Arvydas Sabonis and Ingrida Mikelionytė, the first Miss Lithuania in 1988.

Domantas Sabonis, the professional basketball player, was born in Portland, Oregon on May 6, 1996.

Domantas Sabonis made his international debut with the Lithuania U-16 national team at the 2012 FIBA U-16 European Championship, where he showcased impressive statistics of averaging 14.1 points, 14.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. He also achieved a tournament-high of 27 rebounds against Poland.

At the age of 16, Sabonis made his debut for Unicaja Málaga against Cibona Zagreb on September 5, 2012. This marked the beginning of his professional basketball career.

On October 13, 2013, Sabonis debuted in the Liga ACB, becoming the youngest Unicaja player to debut in the ACB at the age of 17 years, 5 months, and 10 days.

Sabonis made his debut in the EuroLeague on October 18, 2013, playing against Olympiacos Piraeus.

On April 17, 2014, Domantas Sabonis committed to playing for the Gonzaga Bulldogs.

On May 3, 2014, Sabonis had his best ACB game, scoring 13 points with 100% shooting accuracy.

Sabonis contributed to Unicaja's junior team winning the Spain Youth Basketball League silver medal on May 10, 2014, with an impressive performance in the final game.

On November 14, 2014, Domantas Sabonis made a solid debut at Gonzaga University, scoring 14 points, grabbing 8 rebounds, and contributing 2 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block in 20 minutes.

After averaging 13 points and 11 rebounds per 26 minutes, Domantas Sabonis was honored as the West Coast Conference Player of the Week on February 3, 2015.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs, including Sabonis, defeated the BYU Cougars 91–75 and won the WCC Tournament Title for the third straight time.

On April 4, 2015, it was announced that Domantas Sabonis intended to return for his sophomore season at Gonzaga University and had not seriously considered declaring for the 2015 NBA Draft.

The list of candidates for the Lithuanian national team was revealed.

Kazlauskas made a decision on which basketball players would prepare for the European Championship.

During the 2015 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship, Sabonis achieved the youth tournaments rebounds record by grabbing 28 of them, leading Lithuania to victory versus Ukraine. He also became the best tournament rebounder, showcasing his exceptional skills and contribution to the team.

On July 29, 2015, Sabonis debuted in the Lithuania men's national team during a game versus Australia, marking a significant milestone in his career. He immediately became the all-time youngest Lithuanian to debut in a game representing the primary men's national team.

On August 13, 2015, ESPN ranked Domantas Sabonis 20th in its NCAA players rankings for the 2015–16 season, highlighting him as one of the nation's best and most aggressive rebounders.

Domantas Sabonis made an unexpected debut for the Lithuanian national basketball team, marking a historic moment on September 2, 2015.

Domantas Sabonis scored 36 points in the game against Tennessee, leading the team to an 86-79 victory. The match took place on December 19, 2015.

The MBB team made 16 three-pointers and secured a 99-73 win against Pepperdine on December 21, 2015.

On January 2, 2016, Domantas Sabonis scored 35 points, added 14 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 blocks in a thrilling come-from-behind victory in overtime versus the San Francisco Dons 102–94.

Wiltjer and Sabonis played pivotal roles in leading the MBB team to an 85-74 victory over Portland on January 9, 2016.

On January 21, 2016, Domantas Sabonis nearly posted a triple-double with 17 points, 13 rebounds, and a career-high 7 assists.

Gonzaga showcased a strong second-half performance to secure a 71-61 victory over Pacific on January 23, 2016.

Domantas Sabonis was nominated to the first conference team, as reported on March 1, 2016.

Two days later, on March 3, 2016, Sabonis received CoSIDA Academic All-American honors.

Sabonis from the MBB team was honored with the title of CoSIDA Academic All-American. The announcement was made on March 6, 2016.

On March 17, 2016, Domantas Sabonis led his team past the Seton Hall Pirates to the Round of 32, scoring 21 points, grabbing 16 rebounds and making 4 assists, despite having a flu.

Domantas Sabonis had an exceptional performance despite battling the flu and a shoulder injury.

On March 25, 2016, Domantas Sabonis had a monster performance of 19 points, 17 rebounds (7 offensive) and 5 blocks during the final match moments, despite his journey being stopped by the Syracuse Orange, losing 60–63.

Details about Domantas Sabonis' basketball career and achievements.

Domantas Sabonis received a positive prediction for the NBA draft by ESPN after impressing in his games.

On March 29, 2016, Domantas Sabonis was named to the CBS College Basketball All-America Third-team, along with other notable players.

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Domantas Sabonis was selected as the 11th overall pick by the Orlando Magic in the 2016 NBA Draft. He was later traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder on draft night.

Domantas Sabonis was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder as part of a deal sending Serge Ibaka to Orlando. This trade marked a significant moment in Sabonis' career as he transitioned to playing for the Thunder in the NBA.

Domantas Sabonis signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder, marking an important milestone in his professional basketball career. This signing solidified his position within the team and the NBA.

Domantas Sabonis made his NBA debut on October 26, 2016.

On November 7, 2016, Domantas Sabonis achieved season highs of 15 points and 10 rebounds in a 97–85 win over the Miami Heat while playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Domantas Sabonis participated in the Rio 2016 Olympic Basketball Tournament, with details available on November 25, 2016.

On December 23, 2016, Domantas Sabonis set a new season high with 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting in a 117–112 win over the Boston Celtics while playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

On January 25, 2017, Domantas Sabonis was named in the World Team for the 2017 Rising Stars Challenge, showcasing his emerging talent in the NBA.

On February 18, 2017, Domantas Sabonis scored 10 points on 5-of-8 shooting in only 12 minutes to help Team World defeat Team USA 150–141 in the Rising Stars Challenge during All-Star Weekend.

In early March 2017, Domantas Sabonis transitioned to a bench role for the Oklahoma City Thunder following the acquisition of Taj Gibson at the trade deadline.

Sabonis set a playoff career high with 22 points as he shot 8-for-12 from the field and 6-for-8 from the free throw line in Game 5 at Cleveland on April 25, 2017.

After D. Sabonis' debut performance in the NBA, clear guidelines for improvement and predictions for the next season were established.

D. Sabonis had already planned his vacation, including participation in weddings and playing in the NBA summer league.

Domantas Sabonis joined the Indiana Pacers in 2017 and has been a key player for the team since then.

The Indiana Pacers acquired Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis on this date.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, D. Sabonis was forced to miss the European Championship.

On October 13, 2017, the Indiana Pacers exercised their Team Option to extend the contract of Domantas Sabonis.

In his debut for the Indiana Pacers in their season opener on October 18, 2017, Sabonis had an impressive performance with 16 points and seven rebounds in a 140–131 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

On October 29, 2017, Sabonis had 22 points and 12 rebounds, while going 9-of-9 from the field in a 97–94 win over the San Antonio Spurs, showcasing his exceptional skills.

Two days later, on November 1, 2017, Sabonis recorded a career-high 16 rebounds in addition to 12 points and five assists in a 101–83 win over the Sacramento Kings.

On November 2, 2017, Sabonis recorded a then career-high six assists in addition to 15 points and 12 rebounds in a 124–107 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, demonstrating his versatility on the court.

Domantas Sabonis had a productive game, set a personal record for blocks, and helped the Pacers secure a victory in Brooklyn.

On January 3, 2018, Sabonis achieved a then career-high 24 points on 10-of-13 shooting in a 122–101 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, demonstrating his scoring ability.

On April 8, 2018, Sabonis scored a then career-high 30 points in a 123–117 win over the Charlotte Hornets, showcasing his offensive prowess and contribution to the team's victory.

On September 26, 2018, the Indiana Pacers picked up the team option on Domantas Sabonis' contract, indicating their confidence in his abilities and commitment to the team.

On October 31, 2018, Sabonis was 12-for-12 shooting while matching his then career-high with 30 points in a 107–101 win over the New York Knicks, showcasing his exceptional shooting accuracy and offensive skills.

On November 19, 2018, Sabonis had 19 points, nine rebounds and a then career-high nine assists in a 121–94 win over the Utah Jazz, demonstrating his versatility and all-around contribution to the team's victory.

On March 19, 2019, Sabonis tied a then career-high 16 rebounds in a 115–109 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, showcasing his strong presence in the paint and contribution to the team's performance.

One day before the start of the 2019–20 season, Sabonis signed a four-year, $77 million contract extension with the Pacers.

Sabonis recorded a then career-high 17 rebounds in a 102–95 win versus the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Sabonis recorded a then career-high 18 rebounds, and helped his team to get a 115–86 victory versus the Brooklyn Nets.

Sabonis got his 12th consecutive double-double and improved the previous Pacers record for the most consecutive double-doubles.

Sabonis became the first Lithuanian in NBA history to record a triple-double with 22 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists as the Pacers won 115–107 over the Denver Nuggets.

He recorded his second triple-double with 27 points, 14 rebounds, and a then career-high 11 assists.

Sabonis was chosen to the 2020 NBA All-Star Game after averaging 18 points, 12.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and became only the second Lithuanian to be chosen as an NBA All-Star.

On December 23, 2020, Sabonis achieved a new career-high of 32 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, and one steal, leading his team to a 121–107 victory versus the New York Knicks.

On December 27, 2020, Sabonis put up 19 points and 10 rebounds, alongside a game-winning layup, in a 108–107 win over the Boston Celtics.

On January 9, 2021, Sabonis achieved a new rebounding record with a double-double of 28 points, 22 rebounds, and 4 assists, becoming the first player of the Pacers to have a double-double of at least 20 points and 20 rebounds in 3 quarters, but his team lost 125–117 to the Phoenix Suns.

On January 22, 2021, Sabonis set his career's new record of steals by having five of them, along with 18 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists, leading his team to a 120–118 victory in OT versus the Orlando Magic after making a last shot to tie the game in the fourth quarter.

On February 3, 2021, Sabonis improved his scoring record by having 33 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists in just 3 quarters, however his team lost to the Milwaukee Bucks 110–130.

On February 17, 2021, Sabonis achieved a triple-double of 36 points, 17 rebounds, and ten assists, leading his team to a 134–128 victory versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, becoming the first player of the Pacers to have at least 30 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists in a single NBA game.

On February 26, 2021, Sabonis was named an All-Star as an injury replacement to Kevin Durant.

On March 17, 2021, Sabonis logged his sixth triple-double of the season with 18 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 124–115 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, setting a new franchise record for the most number of triple-doubles in a season.

On May 1, 2021, Sabonis logged a historic triple-double with 26 points, 19 rebounds, and 14 assists across 30 minutes in a 152–95 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, becoming the third player in league history to log a triple-double by halftime and the only player to record a 20-point triple-double at the break, helping the Pacers record the biggest road win in league history and the second-biggest win in franchise history.

On May 11, 2021, Sabonis logged his ninth triple-double of the season with 16 points, 13 rebounds, and a then career-high 15 assists in a 103–94 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

On August 15, 2021, Domantas Sabonis married Shashana Rosen in Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, France, with the wedding officiated by a rabbi.

On January 5, 2022, Sabonis logged his fifteenth career triple-double with 32 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 129–121 loss to the Brooklyn Nets.

Four days later, Sabonis scored a career-high 42 points on 18-of-22 shooting, propelling Indiana to a 125–113 win over the Utah Jazz, which was the highest NBA scoring performance in Lithuanian basketball history, surpassing the previous record held by Linas Kleiza since 2008.

On February 8, 2022, Sabonis was traded to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield, and Tristan Thompson, as the Pacers were looking to rebuild.

The next day, Sabonis debuted for the Kings in a 132–119 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, logging 22 points in addition to 14 rebounds and five assists across 32 minutes of play.

On March 9, 2022, Sabonis was suspended for one game without pay for making contact with a game official.

On March 11, 2022, Domantas Sabonis and Shashana Rosen welcomed their first child, a son, marking a joyous milestone in their personal life.

On January 13, 2023, Sabonis recorded 19 points, 15 rebounds, and a career-high 16 assists in a game against the Houston Rockets, making history for the Kings.

On February 1, 2023, Sabonis scored a season-high 34 points, along with 11 rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocks in a game against the San Antonio Spurs.

On February 2, 2023, Sabonis was named to his third NBA All-Star team as a reserve for the Western Conference, marking a significant achievement for him and the Kings.

On April 9, 2023, Sabonis ended the regular season as the league leader in rebounds, averaging 12.3 rebounds per game, while achieving career-highs in field goal percentage and assists per game.

On May 10, 2023, Sabonis was named to his first All-NBA team, making the third team with Kings teammate De'Aaron Fox, a significant accomplishment for both players and the Kings.

On July 2, 2023, Sabonis and the Kings terminated his remaining one-season contract and signed a five-year contract extension worth $217 million, marking the most profitable contract in Lithuania's sport history.

On December 18, 2023, Sabonis achieved his 35th career triple-double with 28 points, 13 rebounds, and 12 assists in a game against the Washington Wizards.

On December 21, 2023, Sabonis achieved his 20th career triple-double with 13 points, 21 rebounds, and 12 assists in a game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Following his previous game, Sabonis achieved his second consecutive triple-double with 20 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists in a game against the Washington Wizards.

On January 29, 2024, Sabonis scored 20 points, grabbed a career-high 26 rebounds, and delivered 5 assists in a game against the Memphis Grizzlies, becoming the second player in NBA history with such a performance.

On February 13, 2024, Sabonis posted his 50th career triple-double with 35 points, 18 rebounds, 12 assists, and 3 blocks in a game against the Phoenix Suns.

Domantas Sabonis is set to become a free agent in 2028 with a UFA status.