Domantas Sabonis's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Domantas Sabonis. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Domantas Sabonis is a Lithuanian-American professional basketball player currently playing for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA. The son of basketball Hall of Famer Arvydas Sabonis, Domantas has carved out a successful career of his own. He's a two-time All-NBA Team selection, a three-time NBA All-Star, and has twice led the NBA in rebounding. He also represents the Lithuanian national team in international competitions.

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1965: Last Kings Player to Achieve 15/15/15

In 1965, Oscar Robertson was the last Kings player before Domantas Sabonis to record at least 15 points, 15 rebounds, and 15 assists in a game.

2008: Previous Lithuanian NBA Scoring Record

In 2008, Linas Kleiza held the record for the highest NBA scoring performance by a Lithuanian, prior to Domantas Sabonis surpassing it.

2009: Previous Double-Double Record

In 2009, Troy Murphy last held the Pacers record for the most consecutive double-doubles, before Domantas Sabonis broke the record in 2019.

February 2014: FIBA Europe Young Men's Player of the Year Nomination

In February 2014, Domantas Sabonis finished in the top 10 for the 2013 FIBA Europe Young Men's Player of the Year Award voting.

January 2015: FIBA Europe Young Men's Player of the Year Nomination

In January 2015, Domantas Sabonis finished in the top 5 for the 2014 FIBA Europe Young Men's Player of the Year Award voting.

February 3, 2015: Named West Coast Conference Player of the Week

On February 3, 2015, Domantas Sabonis was named West Coast Conference Player of the Week after averaging 13 points and 11 rebounds per 26 minutes.

August 13, 2015: ESPN NCAA Players Ranking

On August 13, 2015, ESPN ranked Domantas Sabonis 20th in its NCAA players rankings heading for the 2015–16 season, highlighting his rebounding skills.

January 2, 2016: Near Career-High Performance Against San Francisco Dons

On January 2, 2016, Domantas Sabonis scored 35 points, just one point shy of his career record, along with 14 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 blocks in a victory against the San Francisco Dons.

January 25, 2017: Selected for Rising Stars Challenge

On January 25, 2017, Domantas Sabonis was named to the World Team for the 2017 Rising Stars Challenge.

January 3, 2018: Career-High Points Against Bucks

On January 3, 2018, Domantas Sabonis scored a then career-high 24 points in a game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

December 2018: Lithuanian Player of the Year

In December 2018, Domantas Sabonis was chosen as the Lithuanian Player of the Year by the Lithuanian Basketball Federation.

March 19, 2019: Tied Career-High in Rebounds

On March 19, 2019, Domantas Sabonis tied his then career-high with 16 rebounds in a game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

December 15, 2019: Consecutive Double-Double Record

On December 15, 2019, Domantas Sabonis achieved his 12th consecutive double-double, surpassing Troy Murphy's record since 2009 for the most consecutive double-doubles for the Pacers.

December 2019: Lithuanian Player of the Year Award

In December 2019, Domantas Sabonis was chosen as the Lithuanian Player of the Year for the second consecutive year.

January 21, 2020: First Lithuanian to Record Triple-Double

On January 21, 2020, Domantas Sabonis became the first Lithuanian in NBA history to record a triple-double with 22 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists in a win against the Denver Nuggets.

November 2020: Lithuanian Player of the Year

In November 2020, Domantas Sabonis was chosen as the Lithuanian Player of the Year for a third consecutive year.

January 9, 2021: New Rebounding Record

On January 9, 2021, Domantas Sabonis achieved his new rebounding record by having a double-double of 28 points, 22 rebounds, and 4 assists, becoming the first player of the Pacers to have a double-double of at least 20 points and 20 rebounds in 3 quarters. However, his team lost 125–117 to the Phoenix Suns.

January 22, 2021: Career's New Record of Steals

On January 22, 2021, Domantas Sabonis set his career's new record of steals by having five of them, along with 18 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists, his team won 120–118 in OT versus the Orlando Magic after he made a last shot to tie the game in the fourth quarter.

February 3, 2021: Improved Scoring Record

On February 3, 2021, Domantas Sabonis improved his scoring record by having 33 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists in just 3 quarters; however, his team lost to the Milwaukee Bucks 110–130.

February 17, 2021: Improved Scoring Record and Triple-Double

On February 17, 2021, Domantas Sabonis once again improved his scoring record by having a triple-double of 36 points, 17 rebounds, and ten assists, leading his team to a 134–128 victory versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, becoming the first player of the Pacers to have at least 30 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists in a single NBA game.

2021: Named an All-Star and Skills Challenge Winner

In 2021, Domantas Sabonis was named an All-Star as an injury replacement to Kevin Durant. At the 2021 All-Star Game, Sabonis beat Nikola Vučević to win the Skills Challenge.

January 13, 2023: Career-High 16 Assists

On January 13, 2023, Domantas Sabonis recorded 19 points, 15 rebounds, and a career-high 16 assists in a 139–114 win over the Houston Rockets. Sabonis became the first player in Kings history to record at least 15 points, 15 rebounds, and 15 assists in a game since Oscar Robertson in 1965.

February 2, 2023: Named to Third NBA All-Star Team

On February 2, 2023, Domantas Sabonis was named to his third NBA All-Star team as a reserve for the Western Conference. He, along with De'Aaron Fox, became the first Kings players to be named All-Stars since DeMarcus Cousins in 2016.

May 10, 2023: Named to All-NBA Third Team

On May 10, 2023, Domantas Sabonis was named to his first All-NBA team, making the third team with Kings teammate De'Aaron Fox. This is the first Sacramento-era season where multiple Kings players made the All-NBA team.

2023: All-NBA Team Selection and Playoff Run

In 2023, Domantas Sabonis was selected to his first All-NBA team and third All-Star selection. He led the Sacramento Kings to the third seed in the 2023 NBA playoffs, breaking their 16-season playoff drought.

January 3, 2024: Season-High 23 Rebounds and Triple-Double

On January 3, 2024, Domantas Sabonis recorded a triple-double with 22 points, a then season-high 23 rebounds and 12 assists in a 138–135 double overtime win over the Orlando Magic.

January 29, 2024: Career-High 26 Rebounds

On January 29, 2024, Domantas Sabonis scored 20 points on 10-of-11 shooting from the field, grabbed a career-high 26 rebounds and delivered 5 assists in a 103–94 win against the Memphis Grizzlies. He became the second player in NBA history with at least 20 points, 25 rebounds, five assists and a shooting percentage of 90% or better.