Domantas Sabonis
Much of the Kings success this season can be attributed to Domantas Sabonis and his versatile scoring and playmaking ability. He is on pace to become just the second player in NBA history to average 19.0 PPG, 12.0 RPG and 7.0 APG on 60.0+ FG% and boasts a 9.0 offensive win shares rating. Domas also earned his 3rd All-Star selection this season, highlighting the critical role he plays on the most potent offense in the history of the NBA.
NBA Ranks This Season
- 1st in RPG (12.4)
- 1st in TOT REBS (921)
- 1st in Double-Doubles (62)
- 1st in Games with 20 Points, 20 Rebounds and 5 Assists (4)
- 1st in Games with 20 Points and 20 Rebounds (4)
- 1st in Screen Assists per Game (5.6) and Screen Assists PTS (13.6)
- 1st in Total Screen Assists (416) and Screen Assists Points (1,008)
- 2nd in Win Shares (11.9)
- 2nd in Offensive Win Shares (9.0)
- 5th in TOT AST (532)
- 6th in OFF RTG (120.4)
- 7th in VORP (5.1)
Stats as of 3/30/2023
Praise for Domantas
“Like I said, bonafide big man. High percentage shots. Really playing well.” – Shaquille O’Neal
“I thought he was good. I didn’t think he was this good.” – Sam Amick
“When you talk about the best bigs – yes, we talk about Giannis, Embiid, Jokic, AD, but next is Sabonis.” – Kendrick Perkins
“His IQ. I guess he inherited it from his dad, but it’s just his feel for the game. It’s being able to pass on time on target. Being able to see the floor, push the rock at times in transition, make the right decision, things of that nature. It’s just a joy to watch.” – Kendrick Perkins
"He’s one of the more underrated players in the league this year.” – Paul Pierce