Domantas Sabonis finished up his first full season as a member of the Sacramento Kings, so it is time to look back at the deal that brought him out West. First, we can look at how vital Sabonis was to Sacramento’s success this season. The All-Star center averaged 19.1 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game on 61.5% shooting. After leading the Kings to a 48-win season, with help from co-All-Star De’Aaron Fox, the duo received All-NBA Third Team honors.
The trade that sent Sabonis from Indiana to Sacramento happened in early February 2022 and looked like this:
2023 2nd Round Pick
At first glance, the trade seems balanced.