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Domantas Sabonis wasn't selected as an NBA All-Star this year despite helping the Sacramento Kings compete in a hotly contested Western Conference. The tandem of De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis is one of the deadliest two-man combinations in the NBA, and the Sacramento Kings offense is consistently one of the most potent offenses in the NBA. So why does Sabonis not seem to get the respect that he deserves?
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@AlexHoops 2 месяца назад

Domantas Sabonis is a top __ center in the NBA? 👇

@forrestleuenberger9896 2 месяца назад

10: Easy 5: Probably

@SportsEditorCG 2 месяца назад

Top 3 1.Jokic 2.Embiid 3.Sabonis

@superiorgaming9399 2 месяца назад

Easily top 5, maybe top 3

@DanielTaylor-tz1rf 2 месяца назад

@@forrestleuenberger9896 Name 4 other centers better than sabonis, dummy. He's clearly top 3

@bekakhojava5499 2 месяца назад

5. Joker, Embiid, Davis, Bam, Sabonis.

@Preddybenn 2 месяца назад

sabonis not voted into the all star game is criminal

@thecalmbro 2 месяца назад

Sad thing is that the vast majority of ball fans are casuals who maybe only pay attention to one or two teams and miss most if not all games. They just automatically vote for the dudes they remember being great so only kings fans care about fox and dom

@NOCALGooN916 2 месяца назад

They gave the sorry Lakers 2 players and they have a worse record and they put KAT over him too.. and when he makes all NBA this is gonna look way worse 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

@jasonbenedetti5499 2 месяца назад

@@thecalmbro Media and Players combine for 50 percent of the vote, fans are only the other 50. He should have made it regardless.

@BD-xo7vk 2 месяца назад

It’s racism

@David-iv6je 2 месяца назад

They had 3 C-F players in the West: Jokic, AD and Towns. You could put Sabonis ahead of Towns I think, but All-Star is a popularity contest and MIN had the best record in the West at time time I would have put Sabonis ahead of Towns. Then the Forward position was a little suspect: I think Sabonis would go ahead of Paul George or even Lebron. But again, it's a popularity contest. Certainly Sabonis should have been honored this year.

@behindthearcyt 2 месяца назад

Still can’t believe neither him or fox didn’t made the all star game this year. Sabonis definitely has his limitations but some of the disrespect about his game has gone way too far. He’s one of the best offensive hub bigs in the league right now

@Weather_Nerd 2 месяца назад

He’s actually been very solid defensively this season though

@NOCALGooN916 2 месяца назад

He's doing something only 4 players have in "nba history" and that's not good enough to be a an allstar? Are u kidding me 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

@DubCmusicTV 2 месяца назад

@@Weather_Nerdhe has to do a lot defensively even though he isn’t good in that area. Keegan Murray Huerter Fox can’t really defend so he has to do a lot defensively

@brucecurtis6910 2 месяца назад

@@DubCmusicTVKeegan Murray is actually an excellent defender. He’s bottled up Curry, Dame Lillard and other superb scorers. Harrison Barnes is the other defensive sieve.

@LivinProoof 2 месяца назад

In my opinion Sabonis is a top 3 center in this league behind Jokic and Embiid. I have him over AD because he has the heart and hustle on EVERY single possession 82 games a year. He's durable as hell. Rarely gets injured. Dudes a warrior. Played half of the year with broken finger last season to help the kings finally reach the playoffs. He is the type of player you want on your franchise. Cares about the team and winning more than anything else.

@tnsle000 2 месяца назад

AD overrted

@marcusbrown4933 2 месяца назад

@@tnsle000AD ain’t overrated, when he isn’t hurt he’s right up there as one of the best big men in the league.

@tnsle000 2 месяца назад

@@marcusbrown4933 he is overrated stfu

@rampampamrampampam 2 месяца назад

@@marcusbrown4933No, just no :D

@dedlyquen3215 2 месяца назад

He also plays through injuries when he has them part of why he struggled in the playoffs last season was because he had a broken finger.

@blablablaa14 2 месяца назад

My greatest compliment to Sabonis, is that I am a Spurs fan, and I was excited to see him school Wemby when they matched up, because learning how to beat Sabonis would help you beat anyone

@delao7569 2 месяца назад

Wemby vs Sabonis was so fun to watch. Absolute polar opposites in terms of playstyle and body type. Sabonis got the better of him this year but you're right, Wemby is going to be absorbing so much info from all these great bigs and its only gonna make him better

@jitterbug726 2 месяца назад

I'm a Kings fan and I'm not looking forward to seeing Wemby three times a year once he's really figure the NBA out lol.. kid's gonna be a monster

@forrestleuenberger9896 2 месяца назад

As a Pacers fan, I still love Sabonis and his game. I love what the Kings are doing. They are my western Pacers. Crazy that Bill Simmons just had him in his worst contracts draft 🤦

@FrankCruzFilms 2 месяца назад

We got love for the Pacers out here in Sac too! I’m always watching for Tyrese. Sacramento loves Tyrese for life and we hope he has a great career over there for you guys!

@DavidStauffer 2 месяца назад

That was such an insane pod to listen to. Wos and Bill both stating Sabonis has one of the worst contracts. It’s like they aren’t paying any attention at all 😅

@charlesmarshall3362 2 месяца назад

Bill Simmons is an idiot, it would take Sabonis dunking on that man’s head to see the light 😂 wouldn’t be hard either because he’s the size of a leprechaun 🍀😂

@charlesmarshall3362 2 месяца назад

@@FrankCruzFilmsfinally a comment from a Kings fan that is crying about that trade. Tyrese is and will be a fan favorite forever. But Sabonis is definitely the reason we made the post season last year. I hope for continued success for the Kings! GO KINGS!!! 👑🔦🟣

@fk-cz8pz 2 месяца назад

I’m convinced Simmons doesn’t actually watch the games and just reads box scores

@Weather_Nerd 2 месяца назад

Absolutely love watching Domas play, I am a Kings fan but I watched him a lot in Indy too and always wanted to have him paired with Fox. Idk if I can think of one current player who gives the EFFORT he does, 100% of the time. And thing is, he does the little things that don’t show up on stats and how many stars can say the same? Some, sure. But usually it’s role players doing that stuff

@leeswift7883 2 месяца назад

If Domantas plays several more years at this level could there be a case that the Sabonises would be the best father/son duo in professional basketball history?

@LukasSRR 2 месяца назад

Wdym? Sabonis as father and AD as son? Well it sounds like best father/ son duo in NBA history

@leeswift7883 2 месяца назад

@@LukasSRR I put professional bc Arvydas did most of his damage overseas, but he still balled for the several seasons he was in the NBA

@blablablaa14 2 месяца назад

Its insane how he went from 7th in MVP voting last year, to playing better this year but not even being an All Star. International players are so disrespected in the NBA

@tiagogo 2 месяца назад

stop it, luka, wemby, giannis?? they all get love bro just plays for the kings

@jhendo17 2 месяца назад

an international player has one the MVP 5 years in a row and it’s going to be 6 this year bc all of the top 4 candidates (Jokic, Shai, Luka, Giannis) are all international players

@tiagogo 2 месяца назад

@@jhendo17 lmfao you just reminded me about those other 2 good god if anything international players are the stars of the show

@candidfob8423 2 месяца назад

I get that Sabonis played semi-pro in Spain when he was like 16, but he was born in Portland, OR and played 2 seasons of NCAA before being drafted. He a product of both the North American and European basketball systems so it doesn't feel entirely accurate to group him in with the guys whose first NA basketball experience was the NBA. And are international players really all that disrespected?? I think almost everyone agrees that the best 3 players in the NBA are all international (Jokic, Embiid, Giannis)

@LivinProoof 2 месяца назад

Hes actually increasing his respect around the league at this very moment. People cant ignore him much longer.

@toddpacker1015 2 месяца назад

Domas has carried this team the entire year he’s an absolute menace

@winter9242 2 месяца назад

He didn't carry the team though? As much as he is valuable to the team, he is benefiting having fox especially pre all star break where fox is shooting around 39% from 3 on 8 attempts

@Tyler2screens 2 месяца назад

@@winter9242 De'aaron Fox is my favorite player. He takes the team to another level when he's on. But when he was hurt and underperformed for 2 months Sabonis carried tf out of the team by leading the league in rebounds, triple doubles, double doubles, and also averaging 20ppg and almost 8 apg. If Sabonis wasn't there they would be behind the Rockets rn

@toddpacker1015 2 месяца назад

@@Tyler2screens Facts facts facts

@winter9242 2 месяца назад

@@Tyler2screens I'm just saying that fox has been also been big for them this season. It has always been the two of them making their offense work and OP said he's carrying the whole team the entire season so it's unfair for fox who made strides in his shooting

@funkerman7 2 месяца назад

@@winter9242 Kings would be a play in team without Fox. Kings would be bottom 3 team without Sabonis

@hezcobar 2 месяца назад

Considering that Coach Mike Brown came from GSW, I think it's almost justifiable to say Sabonis isn't a Jokic Lite but almost a Draymond maxed out. The sagging off at the 3pt line reminded me a lot of him. Mike Brown using the system but tweaking it for his team is a really cool touch. Thanks for the breakdown

@nikolayjerev9285 2 месяца назад

He lead the NBA in total rebounds, assists and triple doubles.

@LivinProoof 2 месяца назад

And 49 straight double doubles 💀💀💀 all while being supremely efficient

@jalynjones9136 2 месяца назад

Not assists but 8 is still great

@-boost- 2 месяца назад

LIGHT THE BEAM

@22cjmd 2 месяца назад

Really like this guy, the way he play the game... He might be one of the players who have a very high basketball IQ.

@JuanDinner 2 месяца назад

Sabonis does a lot to help his team be better, not only on the court, but off the court as well. When the Kings were extending him last summer, I remember him taking less than the max he was qualified for to leave space for the Kings to have more financial flexibility.

@jaker4ster 2 месяца назад

Sick, new AlexHoops video! Love your analysis.

@rnuke_rocket 2 месяца назад

Always love watching Sabonis' playmaking and post up moves 💯

@karahansarpkarakoc9929 2 месяца назад

really vibin to the beats in the background 🔥🔥

@Weather_Nerd 2 месяца назад

Great video man

@edbrewington3 2 месяца назад

Domantas is an All-Star and I don't care what casuals say because they don't know basketball. The guy is so efficient and makes the game look easy and that is why most do not give him credit. He's having a better year than Jokic in many ways too. Just criminal that he doesn't get the respect from the league and media....it makes you wonder, do they even watch basketball?

@HoodrichTee 2 месяца назад

👀look at that FG%

@aumnaik8356 2 месяца назад

I love this gusy vids

@NOcanDoification 2 месяца назад

He can hit that 3. As per his okc days when they made him a stretch big.

@bonecold4387 2 месяца назад

He's shooting like 43 percent from three this year he just doesn't shoot a lot of them.

@nyadam_uwu 2 месяца назад

thank you for this video

@fredericsartier2874 2 месяца назад

Great video as always! Sabonis has been the anchor of stability for the Kings all year, and he is definitely the biggest snub of the All Star teams. Unfortunately, I don't think the Kings will have a long playoff run because De'aaron has been a little unreliable lately, but I do hope Sabonis will perform well in the playoffs this year, as he was rather disappointing in 2023 against the Warriors.

@lucasoktv 2 месяца назад

been a kings fan since birth great video. also how the kings this season can beat first rate teams and then turn around and lose to the rockets is the most sacramento thing ever

@goom3103 2 месяца назад

He's agile and strong for his size and position. Truly remarkable player

@asherlevynba 2 месяца назад

We’re so back

@bakerboy2267 2 месяца назад

i mean you say what he did to AD.

@Quise916 2 месяца назад

Great video!! My kings do not get a lot of love so thanks #LTB

@5un50utPr05 2 месяца назад

More Kings Videos!

@w00t777 2 месяца назад

Sabonis truly is a mini Jokic

@reidb6327 2 месяца назад

Sabonis so strong yeah yeah yeah

@blaxson10 2 месяца назад

All star selections are overrated All NBA is where it's at and this man is an All NBA performer.

@FrankCruzFilms 2 месяца назад

I hear you but there’s usually contract incentives rewarding All Star appearances so the hate definitely hurts. Also it helps build the HOF case. Leaving Sabonis off the team really damaged the NBA’s credibility in the selection process but since no one cares about the Kings it doesn’t matter to them. They should be embarrassed but I doubt they give a shit.

@LivinProoof 2 месяца назад

Sabonis will he Hall of Fame guaranteed.

@TheTEN24 2 месяца назад

An extremely versatile offensive threat who I’m sure will be an all star next year since he barely missed this year

@thasneemrizvi 2 месяца назад

Beautiful man you are Alex! videos I love them? I don't know? Do I?

@aitlin 2 месяца назад

I hope he wouldn't regress in the playoffs like last year... I still like the warriors series from a basketball fan standpoint, but it hurt watching him being so easily stopped and Kings lose

@siler22 2 месяца назад

Remember the time when 20 and 10 for centars is almost guarantee for all star game,not to mention a centar that can assist

@whoisperfect_no1.381 2 месяца назад

Kendrick "Stat Padding" Perkins may just have the answer to that narratives.

@willstout5988 2 месяца назад

Make me sad he didn’t get another all star. Hope he gets all nba

@joe_shmo 2 месяца назад

LTB!! Sacramento Kings always get overlooked this is nothing new

@LilOndoy 2 месяца назад

now if only keegan averages a double double every night, kings would definitely be in the WCF conversation. i ride with this team but some nights they can rly be inconsistent man

@Grateful2Exist 2 месяца назад

People don’t give him enough credit for his touch around the rim and offensive skills. His fg% is higher than any allstar in the league!!!

@TheMilchBroetchen 2 месяца назад

I think sac could have won last years playoffs vs GSW if sabonis would have shoot more from outside.

@johnthomas1422 2 месяца назад

Say it louder, the nephews in the back couldn't hear you. SABONIS MVP.

@batboldsukhbat5234 2 месяца назад

Daddavis sabonis

@ryandavidtrapasso 2 месяца назад

David Lee walked so Sabonis could run

@drunkdiente7033 2 месяца назад

Makes me wonder how good of a NBA player Arvydas could've been if he was in his prime

@the_bath3235 2 месяца назад

Arvydas couldve probably been able to stop shaq in his tracks if he was healthy. Biggest what if shame ussr didnt let him go earlier

@IJudgeYou 2 месяца назад

I thought the kings would do better with Naz Reid, It was hard to see Sabonis' effectiveness not shooting

@markharrington7843 Месяц назад

Is Sabonis the top screener in the NBA?

@DanielTaylor-tz1rf 2 месяца назад

W fox W sabonis W kings ol boy needs to learn how to shoot without taking 10+ seconds tho ngl

@LivinProoof 2 месяца назад

Yes this is true. Pels and Rockets are masters at disrupting him. The W-L record against them shows how effective it is.

@tannerannichiarico7255 2 месяца назад

Wait so you're telling me Perkins was wrong?...

@alexlindbjerg8283 2 месяца назад

Looking back to this season fans will wonder what went wrong to the ALL STAR selection. There's a new guard ready to take over but the old guard gained precedence. LeBron should do the NBA a favor and retire.

@emilfrederiksen.1622 2 месяца назад

We all know why Sabonis is underrated and constantly shit on. Its the same Reason Jokic is Luka is and Larry Bird too who is constantly disrespected.

@aumnaik8356 2 месяца назад

Yo no way Im second in comments

@CWJ0725 2 месяца назад

the NBA cannot bear having another European dominate their league. It's so bad now they had to beg Embiid to join the US national team.

@girthatbirth Месяц назад

They didn’t need embiid lol

@danielrasmussen2167 2 месяца назад

Sabonis is an excellent player, but he needs to explain why he consistently gets such terrible haircuts, considering his vast wealth.

@truthnotfeelings 2 месяца назад

The problem with Sabonis is he contributes to Sac’s defensive woes Also he pushes in the back a lot on rebounds, playoff teams are gonna demand refs call that

@purpl3spartan 2 месяца назад

Everyone pushes in the back on rebounds lol

@recorz98 2 месяца назад

The problem is Sacramento has done a poor job of putting defenders around him.

@youngorochi 2 месяца назад

He contests a large percentage of the paint shots. The drawback is the fact that A: they have a few too many shots at the rim he has to contest B he has shorter arms I think he has 6'9 wingspan C: a large portion of that is usually due to him having to make up for poor perimeter defense. D: He is having comparable Opp FG% to Jarrett Allen while being top 10 in opp FGA. E: Defensive rebounding is a part of defense. F: he's at bare minimum an average defender or statistics

@LivinProoof 2 месяца назад

Little known hidden secret is a G leaguer named Keon Ellis thats been slowly making his way into the starting rotation. Provides some of the best perimeter defense ive seen. The extra strong defender on the perimeter with Fox and Keegan, whos also shaped up into the highest rated iso defender in the NBA this year, has turned them just recently within the last 5 games into an absolute menace on defense. Providing a lot less attacks straight to the basket for Sabonis to TRYYY to be a shotblocker.

@recorz98 2 месяца назад

@@LivinProoof a very good point, that's what Denver does for jokic with guys like kcp, Aaron Gordon, Peyton Watson and Christian Braun. And a good defensive scheme that plays to jokic strength on defense, I like Keon Ellis as a defender.

@macmac6193 2 месяца назад

kings offense is a copy cat of warriors and denver’s offense🤧

@girthatbirth Месяц назад

That makes no sense 😊

@lolgreek123 2 месяца назад

I don't know man. In recent matches Sabonis handoffs are getting sloppier and sloppier....

@girthatbirth Месяц назад

not true.

@martyschwartzhere9290 2 месяца назад

Most disrespected player in the league.

@paulbunyan9436 2 месяца назад

He is great, but too small to bang in the paint with big centers like Jokic'...

@lmchankins 2 месяца назад

That's why Domas is 3-1 against him this season

@paulbunyan9436 2 месяца назад

@@lmchankins Regular season means nothing...Look what happened to the Kings last year...

@candidfob8423 2 месяца назад

@@paulbunyan9436 yeah we know he struggled against Looney, but somehow you're extrapolating that to mean he can't hang with ALL bigger centers? Go look what he's done against Jokic and AD this year

@meinhumor4217 2 месяца назад

I for once disagree. I know its a popular take right now to call sabonis underrated so I dont expect many people to agree with me on this one. But for me personally I dont think a player who ist actually bad not just average at both 3pt shooting and defense can be top 2 option on a real contender.

@candidfob8423 2 месяца назад

he shoots the 3 efficiently

@candidfob8423 2 месяца назад

and being a contender is one thing, but you don't at least agree that he should've been an all star?

@LivinProoof 2 месяца назад

Keon ellis is gonna change that narrative. Kings have a secret weapon on the perimeter. Dudes an absolute menace and going to be a huge part of the kings defense in the playoffs. When ya see it later think back on this comment 😁😁

@LivinProoof 2 месяца назад

Same guy that shut d lo down twice in a row and absolutely ruined RUINED RUINED dame lillards night against the bucks single handedly

@toddpacker1015 2 месяца назад

@@LivinProoofKeon is awesome