How many times Domantas Sabonis has been an All Star?

Domantas Sabonis is a Lithuanian-American starting center for the Sacramento Kings. Born on May 3, 1996, Sabonis has basketball in his blood, as his father is none other than the legendary Arvydas Sabonis. Sabonis grew up in the Portland area as his father played for the Trail Blazers. Following his father's retirement, the Sabonis family relocated to Malaga, Spain, where Domantas honed his basketball skills in the European basketball circuit under the guidance of his Hall of Fame father.

At age 16, Sabonis' early professional career started when he played for Unicaja Malaga in the Liga ACB (from 2012 to 2014). He later made a mark in American college basketball, representing Gonzaga University from 2014 to 2016. In a surprising turn of events in 2022, Domantas Sabonis found himself traded to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for the rising superstar Tyrese Haliburton. Sabonis formed a formidable partnership with De'Aaron Fox. Together, they defied expectations to propel the Kings to their first playoff appearance after a staggering 17 years.

Domantas Sabonis All-Star Appearances

Domantas Sabonis has been selected as an NBA All-Star three times as of February 2025. His All-Star appearances in 2020, 2021, and 2023 reflect not only his individual skills but also his valuable contributions to the teams he has played for.

Sabonis' versatility, particularly as a standout center, has earned him the recognition of peers, coaches, and fans alike, solidifying his status among the league's elite players.

Is Domantas Sabonis' father in the Hall of Fame?

Domantas Sabonis’ father Arvydas Sabonis is a Hall of Fame inductee.

Arvydas Sabonis holds the distinguished honor of being inducted into two prestigious basketball Halls of Fame — FIBA and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Born on December 19, 1964, in Kaunas, Lithuanian SSR, Arvydas Sabonis was a phenom. Standing at 7 feet 3 inches tall, Sabonis dominated in the 1980s and was a superstar player for the Soviet Union national team, and his hometown basketball club, BC Žalgiris.

During the 1980s, Žalgiris, led by Arvydas Sabonis, achieved massive success in the Soviet Union National League as the team won three consecutive championships from 1985 to 1987. Additionally, Sabonis led them to win the 1986 FIBA Club World Cup, further solidifying his status as a dominant force in European basketball during that era.

In the late 1980s, Sabonis faced various setbacks, including injuries, and an iron curtain that did not allow him to enter the USA to play in the NBA. Eventually, in 1995, the NBA got to know the true extent of Sabonis's prowess. Albeit past his athletic prime, Sabonis displayed flashes of brilliance, earning widespread admiration for his skills with the Portland Trail Blazers.