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<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cdn.nba.com/teams/legacy/www.nba.com/pacers/sites/pacers/files/gettyimages-11281291810006.jpg" alt="Domantas Sabonis " class="wp-image-1036513"/><figcaption>At Monday night&#8217;s NBA Awards, Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis is one of the three nominees for Sixth Man of the Year, along with Clippers standouts Lou Williams and Montrezl Harrel. 

Sabonis came off the bench to post averages of 14.1 points and 9.3 rebounds per game. Here are six reasons why it should be Sabonis who takes home the prize in Los Angeles. </figcaption></figure><figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cdn.nba.com/teams/legacy/www.nba.com/pacers/sites/pacers/files/gettyimages-11369417100017.jpg" alt="Domantas Sabonis " class="wp-image-1036514"/><figcaption>At Monday night&#8217;s NBA Awards, Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis is one of the three nominees for Sixth Man of the Year, along with Clippers standouts Lou Williams and Montrezl Harrel. 

Sabonis came off the bench to post averages of 14.1 points and 9.3 rebounds per game. Here are six reasons why it should be Sabonis who takes home the prize in Los Angeles. </figcaption></figure><figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cdn.nba.com/teams/legacy/www.nba.com/pacers/sites/pacers/files/gettyimages-11356472130015.jpg" alt="Domantas Sabonis " class="wp-image-1036515"/><figcaption>Franchise Record Field Goal Percentage

Sabonis was among the most efficient players in the NBA, finishing his 2018-19 campaign converting on 59 percent of his field goal attempts. The previous Pacers franchise record was held by Dale Davis, who finished the 1992-93 season shooting 56.8 percent from the field. </figcaption></figure><figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cdn.nba.com/teams/legacy/www.nba.com/pacers/sites/pacers/files/gettyimages-11347750980014.jpg" alt="Domantas Sabonis " class="wp-image-1036516"/><figcaption>Franchise Record Field Goal Percentage

Sabonis was among the most efficient players in the NBA, finishing his 2018-19 campaign converting on 59 percent of his field goal attempts. The previous Pacers franchise record was held by Dale Davis, who finished the 1992-93 season shooting 56.8 percent from the field. </figcaption></figure><figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cdn.nba.com/teams/legacy/www.nba.com/pacers/sites/pacers/files/gettyimages-11397977910020.jpg" alt="Domantas Sabonis " class="wp-image-1036517"/><figcaption>Franchise Record Field Goal Percentage

Sabonis was among the most efficient players in the NBA, finishing his 2018-19 campaign converting on 59 percent of his field goal attempts. The previous Pacers franchise record was held by Dale Davis, who finished the 1992-93 season shooting 56.8 percent from the field. </figcaption></figure><figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cdn.nba.com/teams/legacy/www.nba.com/pacers/sites/pacers/files/gettyimages-11385219250019.jpg" alt="Domantas Sabonis " class="wp-image-1036518"/><figcaption>Double-Double Machine

Domantas Sabonis blew away the competition when it came to notching double-doubles off the bench. Sabonis wrapped up the season with 27 double-doubles off the bench, 10 more than the next-closest player, Montrezl Harrell, who finished with 17 of them. </figcaption></figure><figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cdn.nba.com/teams/legacy/www.nba.com/pacers/sites/pacers/files/gettyimages-11381512880018.jpg" alt="Domantas Sabonis " class="wp-image-1036519"/><figcaption>Double-Double Machine

Domantas Sabonis blew away the competition when it came to notching double-doubles off the bench. Sabonis wrapped up the season with 27 double-doubles off the bench, 10 more than the next-closest player, Montrezl Harrell, who finished with 17 of them. </figcaption></figure><figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cdn.nba.com/teams/legacy/www.nba.com/pacers/sites/pacers/files/gettyimages-11356508860016.jpg" alt="Domantas Sabonis " class="wp-image-1036520"/><figcaption>Double-Double Machine

Domantas Sabonis blew away the competition when it came to notching double-doubles off the bench. Sabonis wrapped up the season with 27 double-doubles off the bench, 10 more than the next-closest player, Montrezl Harrell, who finished with 17 of them. </figcaption></figure><figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cdn.nba.com/teams/legacy/www.nba.com/pacers/sites/pacers/files/gettyimages-11347662380013.jpg" alt="Domantas Sabonis " class="wp-image-1036521"/><figcaption>Per 36 Averages

Sabonis, who averaged 24.8 minutes per game, had an even more impressive season when putting the stats on a Per 36 minute scale, which prorates the stats over an average of 36 minutes per game. 

The Lithuanian big man hauled in 13.3 rebounds per 36 (15th in NBA) and scored 20.4 points per 36 (46th in NBA). 
</figcaption></figure><figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cdn.nba.com/teams/legacy/www.nba.com/pacers/sites/pacers/files/gettyimages-11332951100012.jpg" alt="Domantas Sabonis " class="wp-image-1036522"/><figcaption>Per 36 Averages

Sabonis, who averaged 24.8 minutes per game, had an even more impressive season when putting the stats on a Per 36 minute scale, which prorates the stats over an average of 36 minutes per game. 

The Lithuanian big man hauled in 13.3 rebounds per 36 (15th in NBA) and scored 20.4 points per 36 (46th in NBA). 
</figcaption></figure><figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cdn.nba.com/teams/legacy/www.nba.com/pacers/sites/pacers/files/gettyimages-11326646560011.jpg" alt="Domantas Sabonis " class="wp-image-1036523"/><figcaption>Per 36 Averages

Sabonis, who averaged 24.8 minutes per game, had an even more impressive season when putting the stats on a Per 36 minute scale, which prorates the stats over an average of 36 minutes per game. 

The Lithuanian big man hauled in 13.3 rebounds per 36 (15th in NBA) and scored 20.4 points per 36 (46th in NBA). 
</figcaption></figure><figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cdn.nba.com/teams/legacy/www.nba.com/pacers/sites/pacers/files/gettyimages-11319342000010.jpg" alt="Domantas Sabonis " class="wp-image-1036524"/><figcaption>Player Efficiency Ranking (PER)

Player Efficiency Ranking, which is defined as &#8220;a measure of per-minute production standardized such that the league average is 15,&#8221; saw Sabonis as the team&#8217;s most efficient player, finishing the season with a team-high PER of 21.9. 

Sabonis&#8217; PER of 21.9 landed him at 23rd in the entire NBA and registered as the fifth-highest in Pacers franchise history, trailing only George McGinnis (1974-75, 1972-73), Victor Oladipo (2017-18), and Jermaine O&#8217;Neal (2004-05). </figcaption></figure><figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cdn.nba.com/teams/legacy/www.nba.com/pacers/sites/pacers/files/gettyimages-11317195340009.jpg" alt="Domantas Sabonis " class="wp-image-1036525"/><figcaption>Player Efficiency Ranking (PER)

Player Efficiency Ranking, which is defined as &#8220;a measure of per-minute production standardized such that the league average is 15,&#8221; saw Sabonis as the team&#8217;s most efficient player, finishing the season with a team-high PER of 21.9. 

Sabonis&#8217; PER of 21.9 landed him at 23rd in the entire NBA and registered as the fifth-highest in Pacers franchise history, trailing only George McGinnis (1974-75, 1972-73), Victor Oladipo (2017-18), and Jermaine O&#8217;Neal (2004-05). </figcaption></figure><figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cdn.nba.com/teams/legacy/www.nba.com/pacers/sites/pacers/files/gettyimages-11307844030008.jpg" alt="Domantas Sabonis " class="wp-image-1036526"/><figcaption>Player Efficiency Ranking (PER)

Player Efficiency Ranking, which is defined as &#8220;a measure of per-minute production standardized such that the league average is 15,&#8221; saw Sabonis as the team&#8217;s most efficient player, finishing the season with a team-high PER of 21.9. 

Sabonis&#8217; PER of 21.9 landed him at 23rd in the entire NBA and registered as the fifth-highest in Pacers franchise history, trailing only George McGinnis (1974-75, 1972-73), Victor Oladipo (2017-18), and Jermaine O&#8217;Neal (2004-05). </figcaption></figure><figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cdn.nba.com/teams/legacy/www.nba.com/pacers/sites/pacers/files/gettyimages-11305822260007.jpg" alt="Domantas Sabonis " class="wp-image-1036527"/><figcaption>Crashing the Boards

Sabonis put forth one of the great rebounding seasons in Pacers history, posting a rebound percentage &mdash; the amount of available rebounds collected by Sabonis &mdash; of 20.8 percent. The only three seasons better than that in team history were Mel Daniels (1969-70, 1970-71), and Jeff Foster (2005-06). 

For just defensive rebounds, Sabonis had the second-highest in team history with 29.8, with only Troy Murphy&#8217;s 32 percent in 2008-09 in front. </figcaption></figure><figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cdn.nba.com/teams/legacy/www.nba.com/pacers/sites/pacers/files/gettyimages-11269887720005.jpg" alt="Domantas Sabonis " class="wp-image-1036528"/><figcaption>Crashing the Boards

Sabonis put forth one of the great rebounding seasons in Pacers history, posting a rebound percentage &mdash; the amount of available rebounds collected by Sabonis &mdash; of 20.8 percent. The only three seasons better than that in team history were Mel Daniels (1969-70, 1970-71), and Jeff Foster (2005-06). 

For just defensive rebounds, Sabonis had the second-highest in team history with 29.8, with only Troy Murphy&#8217;s 32 percent in 2008-09 in front. </figcaption></figure><figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cdn.nba.com/teams/legacy/www.nba.com/pacers/sites/pacers/files/gettyimages-10979877800004.jpg" alt="Domantas Sabonis " class="wp-image-1036529"/><figcaption>Crashing the Boards

Sabonis put forth one of the great rebounding seasons in Pacers history, posting a rebound percentage &mdash; the amount of available rebounds collected by Sabonis &mdash; of 20.8 percent. The only three seasons better than that in team history were Mel Daniels (1969-70, 1970-71), and Jeff Foster (2005-06). 

For just defensive rebounds, Sabonis had the second-highest in team history with 29.8, with only Troy Murphy&#8217;s 32 percent in 2008-09 in front. </figcaption></figure><figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cdn.nba.com/teams/legacy/www.nba.com/pacers/sites/pacers/files/gettyimages-10929714200003.jpg" alt="Domantas Sabonis " class="wp-image-1036530"/><figcaption>A Perfect Night in New York

On Halloween night in New York, Domantas Sabonis put on an absolute clinic against the Knicks, finishing his night with 30 points on 12-of-12 shooting. 

It initially appeared that the statisticians were going to spoil the evening, showing Sabonis as having shot 12-of-13, but it was later overturned when it was determined that the miss was not actually a shot attempt. </figcaption></figure><figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cdn.nba.com/teams/legacy/www.nba.com/pacers/sites/pacers/files/gettyimages-10812121000002.jpg" alt="Domantas Sabonis " class="wp-image-1036531"/><figcaption>A Perfect Night in New York

On Halloween night in New York, Domantas Sabonis put on an absolute clinic against the Knicks, finishing his night with 30 points on 12-of-12 shooting. 

It initially appeared that the statisticians were going to spoil the evening, showing Sabonis as having shot 12-of-13, but it was later overturned when it was determined that the miss was not actually a shot attempt. </figcaption></figure><figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://cdn.nba.com/teams/legacy/www.nba.com/pacers/sites/pacers/files/gettyimages-10811959520001.jpg" alt="Domantas Sabonis " class="wp-image-1036532"/><figcaption>A Perfect Night in New York

On Halloween night in New York, Domantas Sabonis put on an absolute clinic against the Knicks, finishing his night with 30 points on 12-of-12 shooting. 

It initially appeared that the statisticians were going to spoil the evening, showing Sabonis as having shot 12-of-13, but it was later overturned when it was determined that the miss was not actually a shot attempt. </figcaption></figure>

6 Reasons Why Domantas Sabonis Should Win Sixth Man of the Year

6 Reasons Why Domantas Sabonis Should Win Sixth Man of the Year