About
Biography
Domantas Sabonis is a professional basketball player from the United States, born on May 3, 1996. He is known for his versatile skill set, including his ability to shoot, rebound, and pass, which he developed during his early years in basketball. Sabonis is the son of former NBA player Arvydas Sabonis, a factor that played a significant role in his upbringing and exposure to the sport.
Sabonis entered the NBA after a standout collegiate career at Gonzaga University, where he was recognized as one of the top players in college basketball. He was selected in the second round of the 2016 NBA Draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Over the subsequent seasons, he steadily improved his performance, posting averages of 5.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in his rookie season, followed by 11.6 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in his second season.
His breakout came in the 2018-2019 season, where he averaged 14.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game, establishing himself as a vital component for the Indiana Pacers after being traded from Oklahoma City. Sabonis has since been recognized for his contributions on the court, including being selected for the NBA All-Star Game, further solidifying his legacy as one of the prominent players of his generation. His ability to blend traditional post play with modern basketball skills exemplifies the evolution of the center position in the league.
Quick Facts
Stats
Season Log
| Season | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E2013 | Unicaja Malaga | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0.3 |
| 2025/26 | SAC | 19 | 15.8 | 11.4 | 4.1 |
| 2024/25 | SAC | 70 | 19.1 | 13.9 | 6 |
| 2023/24 | SAC | 82 | 19.4 | 13.7 | 8.2 |
| 2022/23 | SAC | 79 | 19.1 | 12.3 | 7.3 |
| 2021/22 | IND | 47 | 18.9 | 12.1 | 5 |
| 2020/21 | IND | 62 | 20.3 | 12 | 6.7 |
| 2019/20 | IND | 62 | 18.5 | 12.4 | 5 |
| 2018/19 | IND | 74 | 14.1 | 9.3 | 2.9 |
| 2017/18 | IND | 74 | 11.6 | 7.7 | 2 |
| 2016/17 | OKC | 81 | 5.9 | 3.6 | 1 |