Domantas Sabonis Injury History

Domantas Sabonis is a professional basketball player who as of November 2024, plays for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA. The Orlando Magic selected Sabonis as the 11th overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. However, he was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder on draft night. Following his father's retirement, the Sabonis family relocated to Malaga, Spain. His early professional career began with Unicaja Malaga, a prominent Spanish basketball club competing in Liga ACB, from 2012 to 2014. Seeking to further develop his game, Sabonis transitioned to American collegiate basketball, playing for Gonzaga University from 2014 to 2016, where he gained recognition on the national stage.

The 23-year-old Sabonis was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder as the 11th pick in the first round of the NBA 2016 Draft. Later he was traded to the Indiana Pacers in 2017. The unforeseen effect of the trade on his playing time was notable – he failed to participate in the 2017 NBA Summer League or play for Lithuania and EuroBasket 2017. When the Pacers started the rebuilding process, Sabonis was traded to the Sacramento Kings which redefined his career. In the 2023-24 season, he averaged 19.1 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game. He was also included in the All-NBA Third Team. In the 2023-24 season, Sabonis has etched his name into history as he joined an elite club of players who have achieved 25 triple-doubles in the NBA season. He joined centers such as Nikola Jokic, Russel Westbrook, Wilt Chamberlin, and Oscar Robertson. He set an NBA record by contributing his 54th consecutive double-double, which tied the record of Kevin Love since the NBA-ABA merger in 1976-77.

Domantas Sabonis Injury History

As per Fox Sports, these are all the injuries Sabonis has suffered as of November 11, 2024,

Date	Injury
2/21/24	Illness
4/19/23	Sternum
4/6/23	Ankle
1/18/23	Illness
12/24/22	Hand
12/20/22	Hand
1/31/22	Health and Safety Protocols
1/29/22	Ankle
1/20/22	Ankle
12/23/21	Calf
5/17/21	Quad
5/15/21	Quad
5/14/21	Quad
4/19/21	Back
4/2/21	Ankle
4/1/21	Quad
1/25/21	Knee
7/24/20	Foot
1/14/20	Knee
1/9/20	Knee
1/7/20	Knee
12/21/19	Hip
11/2/19	Calf
2/26/19	Ankle
12/7/18	Illness
11/30/18	Back
11/22/18	Ankle
11/10/18	Sprained right ankle
10/20/18	Right knee
3/14/18	Sore left ankle
1/13/18	Sore left shoulder
11/6/17	Right calf contusion
10/30/17	Illness

Major injuries sustained by Domantas Sabonis

Throughout his NBA career, Domantas Sabonis only has three significant injuries affecting his playing time.

March 2022 (Knee Injury)

During a crucial game against the Phoenix Suns, Sabonis collided with Mikal Bridges in the fourth quarter, resulting in a knee injury as per Sacbee. While the initial concern was high, an MRI revealed good news - there was no structural damage to his knee, only a bruise. Despite attempting to continue playing in that game, Sabonis was unable to finish the contest or participate in overtime. This injury forced him to miss the Kings' upcoming road trip and led to a nine-game absence as per Basketball Reference.

Ankle Injury (February 2019)

In February 2019, Domantas Sabonis experienced a significant ankle setback during the final minute of a game against the Detroit Pistons. The injury proved serious enough to keep him sidelined for five games as per Basketball Reference. Coach McMillan monitored his recovery closely, noting that Sabonis would only return when he could move without significant pain.

Ankle Injury (March 2018)

A concerning moment occurred in March 2018 when Sabonis suffered a left ankle sprain during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. The injury happened in the third quarter, and the situation looked serious enough that he needed assistance leaving the floor. However, there was relief when X-rays came back negative, confirming no structural damage to his ankle. According to Basketball Reference, Sabonis missed six games due to the injury.