The 28-year-old center, Domantas Sabonis has established himself as one of the most productive centers in the league. He was drafted as the 11th overall pick by the Orlando Magic in the 2016 NBA Draft and was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. After a solid rookie season with the Thunder, Sabonis was traded to the Indiana Pacers in a blockbuster trade which brought Paul George to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Domantas Sabonis flourished in Indiana and made over 300 regular season appearances including two-consecutive All-Star appearances in 2020 and 2021. He was then traded to the Sacramento Kings in a trade which brought Tyrese Haliburton to the Pacers. The center became the focal point of the King's offense and defense and averaged 19.1 points, 12.3 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game in his first full season (2022-23) with the Kings while also making his first All-NBA appearance in the third-team and his third All-Star appearance. In the 2023-24 season, Sabonis had a historical year and broke the record for the longest double-double streak since the ABA/NBA merger. He averaged 19.4 points, 13.7 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game while playing all 82 games of the regular season and making his second consecutive appearance in the All-NBA third-team.
What is Domantas Sabonis’ nationality?
Domantas Sabonis holds Lithuanian-American Nationality due to his birth in the United States of America. However, Sabonis has represented the Lithuania men’s basketball team from the youth to the senior team.
Domantas Sabonis has also represented Lithuania at the 2016 Summer Olympics. He has won two medals with the Lithuanian national team, his first Gold medal came in 2011 in Turkey while playing at the European Youth Olympic Festival games and the second medal (Silver) came in 2015 in France at the EuroBasket.
Domantas Sabonis’ Birthplace
Domantas Sabonis was born on May 3, 1996, in Portland, Oregon in the United States of America.
Domantas Sabonis’ Hometown
Domantas Sabonis’ hometown is Portland, Oregon. His father played basketball for the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA and retired in 2004 and the family moved to Malaga, Spain after his retirement.
FAQs on Domantas Sabonis Nationality
A. Domantas Sabonis is 28 years old as of October 2024.
A. Domantas Sabonis averaged 19.1 points, 12.3 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game in his first full season (2022-23) with the Kings.
A. Domantas Sabonis has made two-consecutive All-NBA third team appearances in 2023 and 2024 with the Sacramento Kings.
A. Domantas Sabonis has made three All-Star appearances in 2020, 2021 and 2023.
A. Domantas Sabonis averaged 19.4 points, 13.7 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game while playing all 82 games of the regular season.
