It's like the Kings combined the Nuggets, running offence through the passing big, and the Warriors, beautiful movement shooting and cutting, and made one of the most unique playstyles of any team I can remember. Love watching them.

@MrExcessum

2 ай бұрын

They are literally copying the Nuggets playstyle, while Sabonis does his best Jokic impersonation. OKC and Houston are doing the same. Jokic flipped the league on its head.

@DeeJay_VII

2 ай бұрын

OKC???? naw ur tweakin lmfao @@MrExcessum

@HoopVenue

2 ай бұрын

I love watching their brand of basketball, great team hoops.

@raidernation8869

2 ай бұрын

Your describing the 2002 kings lol. Watch the old tape, Webber and Divac could both control the pace and had better post moves than Sabonis. Peja, Bibby, and Bobby Jackson we great shooters and cutters! The 2002 kings were ahead of their time. They truly started this style of play in the nba, not the nuggets or warriors, so technically the Kings own it. Webber originally didn’t want to play the Princeton offense but coach Pete Carril convinced him that his skills would benefit the team more controlling the game or in the high post, than in the low post playing big.

@HoopVenue

2 ай бұрын

Early 00s Kings were amazing, shoutout to Rick Adelman.

Finally someone showing love to Sabonis!! Kings are being carried by him this season love it

@veljkoradovic7162

2 ай бұрын

Yeah they are going nowhere with him as a first option

@z.vz.v8556

2 ай бұрын

​@@veljkoradovic7162 shut up you 🤡

@maroz1905

2 ай бұрын

ur name ends with ic, u can jump@@veljkoradovic7162

@LivinProoof

2 ай бұрын

No they're going nowhere with huerter and barnes as part of the starting 5. Easy correction. I expect those players to be gone next season 100% Add some 3 and D players around Fox and keegan with more perimeter defense and their team gets a lot more scary@@veljkoradovic7162

@woodlandmac

2 ай бұрын

Not true, they dont win when fox is not playing, and they lose more when sabonis gets his triple doubles vs when he gives up some assists to score more

Biggest All star snub of all timeeeeeeeee

@HoopVenue

2 ай бұрын

I was shocked to not see him, the West is just so stacked though!

@MikeTheNBAGuy

2 ай бұрын

Not even the biggest snub on his own team ngl

@realone296

2 ай бұрын

​@@HoopVenueMost of his asists are fake DHO assists...can't shoot, can't really score 1 on 1, can't play defense...luckly, playoffs ALWAYS tell us the REAL STORY!

@Spawn3582

2 ай бұрын

​@@realone296Fake assists? Since 2019, he's averaged around 5 to 7 ast with this year being 8. He's a very solid playmaker and that's always been noted. His lack of a scoring game is glaring tho

@jbutsch2301

2 ай бұрын

idk man… early in the year, he would have numerous games in a single week where he finished with like 14 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists. I remember because I was betting on him as if it were last year when he was grabbing 15 boards a game lol

Wow, I had no idea he was doing THIS well, thanks for the vid, my view of Sabonis went way up now.

@HoopVenue

2 ай бұрын

He's having a special season!

Sabonis is the most underrated starter in the league

@jamessisson1186

Ай бұрын

You’re on crack. He’s properly rated as a top 35-20 guy

@AB95916

Ай бұрын

@@jamessisson1186 You obviously don't watch basketball. Leading the league in triple doubles and double doubles not top 10 GFTOH

Fox makes you wanna watch the kings but sabonis makes you a fan of the team 😂🫡

@MrReymoclif714

Ай бұрын

Fast outlet passer.

Not many people outside of Kings fans know how good Sabonis is...

@kifatopa4703

2 ай бұрын

@@user-mr6pp9qg6b Netflix is making new documentary series, where will be 5 NBA players and Domantas Sabonis will be one of them. I think after show of this series, Sabonis will be more recognized and more known...

It's gonna be really funny if he gets snubbed from being an All Star but makes an All NBA team this year

@willstout5988

2 ай бұрын

Pretty sure that’s exactly what will happen 😂 media really fucked his all star selection up. Why AD “little brother” got a selection is beyond me. Worse team, worse 1 v. 1 record

@naoddoify

Ай бұрын

100% gonna happen lol

@Rushmor-rz5fp

Ай бұрын

NBA won't allow father and son in HOF that's why he got sbub in all star

BIG SABONER 💪💪💪🗣️

@Trappy-C

2 ай бұрын

Dwight Howard rubbing his hands like bird man lol

@mr.kwamid-86_43

2 ай бұрын

LE COQ!! ​@@Trappy-C

@kylecodling9796

2 ай бұрын

Yea Sabonis just lost a fan after this comment lol

@bigbangbasketball

2 ай бұрын

⏸️

@cascisa22

Ай бұрын

Hahaha

Leads the league in Triple doubles and Double doubles too

@HoopVenue

2 ай бұрын

Filling the box score!

That was a great breakdown. I haven't missed even one of his games since he's been a King and besides everything you mentioned my favorite aspect of his game is that he never takes a play off, like seriously never. You literally can't get upset with his play even when he has a rare bad game or entire playoff series because you know he leaves it all on the floor.

He's my second favourite player in the league behind Jokic. As soon as the trade happened, Kings instantly became perennial playoffs team.

@mazza3571

2 ай бұрын

Gotta be racism

@Spellchecc1OO

2 ай бұрын

Nah bro just isn’t that fun to watch

@nikolayjerev9285

2 ай бұрын

@Spellchecc1OO go watch run and dunk then

@aquatazer

2 ай бұрын

@@mazza3571preferring a style of play makes you racist now? That’s crazy. I’m a Nuggets fan and Jokić is my favorite player because he plays with finesse and passes first, same reason I’ve been super hyped about Halliburton these past two seasons. Not many guys in the league are such great passers and that’s what I like to watch, one of the reasons I’ve liked the Spurs for so long also

@mazza3571

2 ай бұрын

@@aquatazer wrote a whole paragraph in not gonna read over a joke 🤡🫵🏾

Good video as always bro didn’t expect sabonis to be the kings best player coming into this season but he’s been playing incredible can’t believe he didn’t make the all star game. Definitely still have my questions about how successful his game can be in a playoff setting but intrigued to see how well he performs if the kings make the playoffs this season

@HoopVenue

2 ай бұрын

Same here!

@chiefnetero6347

2 ай бұрын

He just can’t go right 😢

@chillen9109

2 ай бұрын

@@chiefnetero6347neither can fox lol, he pretty much only ever drives w his left

@MrReymoclif714

Ай бұрын

Excellent graph on touches/posession!

I like this shift that has been happening in recent years in what a 5 or ‘big’ is and what their function is within a system. There’s shooting bigs like Kat and KP, play making bigs like Joker and Domas and rim focussed bigs like AD and Bam. Gotta love the diversity.

@HoopVenue

2 ай бұрын

Great observation, feels like bigs are becoming the most important position again.

Love your shit bro. Keep up the bangers!

@HoopVenue

2 ай бұрын

Thanks bro, will do!

Tnank you for this! Sabonis has been in my top 3 favorite players to watch over the past 5 years (along with Jokic and Booker). His game definitely deserves more attention!!!

Great content brother. Great basketball IQ breakdown.

young Sabas finally gettin some recognition

@HoopVenue

2 ай бұрын

Yessir!

@ricardas16

Ай бұрын

sabas was his father. literally his nickname. domas is baby sabas

walking triple double

Sabonis is a top 3 90s center keeping up with todays game

@coreyczech

2 ай бұрын

David Robinson, Hakeem Olujowan, Shaq are definitely ahead of Sabonis. All three physical freaks. Sabonis's dad was honestly probably better than Domantas, but his prime was played overseas. Alonzo Mourning and Patrick Ewing make great cases as well

@5un50utPr05

2 ай бұрын

@@coreyczechSabonis plays physical like Shaq, imagine if he gained 50 lbs

@coreyczech

2 ай бұрын

@@5un50utPr05 No doubt Sabonis plays extremely physical, but his body is WAY less athletic than those centers of the 90's that played physical and were freak athletes like Shaq, David Robinson, and Hakeem Olujawon... Even the Power Forwards of that generation were jacked. Karl Malone's Biceps were thicker than Chet Holmren and Victor Wembanyama's thighs.

@MrReymoclif714

Ай бұрын

@@5un50utPr05playing post at the foul line? Unique play from the Sacramento Kings.

Most Underrated Player in the League

Superb analysis! I didn't even know all those statistics were available.

next season he will be even more beast!

Really appreciate the analysis.

@HoopVenue

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

If it weren't for Jokic, Sabonis season would be truly historic

@benwhitaker6755

2 ай бұрын

Crazy cause he leads the league in double and triple doubles

@kennn30

2 ай бұрын

@@benwhitaker6755 Dude hasn't had a double double less game since November

As a warriors fan, I want this center in my team 😂😭 he has a big impact on games and I love how he’s passionate about winning and going out there to play as a team. I never seen this man sit out or decide to give up easily

Great video my man.

@HoopVenue

2 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

@MrReymoclif714

Ай бұрын

6:50!

SOME KINGS HOOP VENUE CONTENT? IT’S A GOOD DAY

@HoopVenue

2 ай бұрын

Yessir!

Great breakdown.

loved it!

Thanks for the video, really thoughtful analysis. I also think Sabonis is misunderstood on defense - he's not Anthony Davis, he's not Jaren Jackson Jr., but the advanced metrics and eye test both tell me he's middle of the pack, largely holds his own, and does a perfectly competent job in man-to-man post defense. He's more than held his own in key match-ups with Jokic and AD. He's not going to clean up the rest of his team's messes, but he's also not leaving messes for his teammates to clean up.

Sabonko! Unique, smart and strong. Great breakdown ^_^

@HoopVenue

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

This is so true. Sabonis is so unappreciated. He is a hyper efficient big. Sabonis can outclass any big except for those in the highest level like gianis or ad. Even then, he makes it up with efficiency and reliablity.

@HoopVenue

2 ай бұрын

Very well said!

@LivinProoof

2 ай бұрын

Sabonis can't outclass AD? Do you even watch basketballed? He sons him every single time they play Sabonis is literally undefeated at 9-0 against AD........

@markuku2991

2 ай бұрын

Dooowd. Which basketball are you watching? AD can carry the whole lakers if hes in good health and condition. AD has stronger presence under the basket. Better shot blocking , better rebounding, more steals. More points . Theres no comparison between sabonis and AD in terms of defense. But Sabonis is a more well rounded and efficient big. Hes a better facilitator, better shooter, more reliable. Thats it.

@markuku2991

2 ай бұрын

And we’re not comparing both teams . Just the two of them as bigs.

@crystalizedExposed

2 ай бұрын

@@LivinProoof AD always plays really bad against sabonis, not even sure why, probably Jokic PTSD. AD is still a better player though

He's such a unique player. Honestly though, I dont think hes an ideal #2 for a team trying to go deep in the playoffs. If nothing else they need a great defensive 4 to pair him with or his defense is going to be a problem

@HoopVenue

2 ай бұрын

I think it’s worth noting that their defense was actually really good in the GS series though. I feel like things are talked about way differently if Huerter didn’t hit an all-time cold shooting streak.

@battlepassenjoyer

2 ай бұрын

@@HoopVenuepeople thing looney going nuts on the boards was sabonis’s fault but really that whole series he had to sag to help against the shooters

@battlepassenjoyer

2 ай бұрын

Sabonis is 2 points below league average on defensive rating well having a large role in it and having huerter and monk play major minutes next to him who are both horrible point of attack defenders (fox isnt to much better at poi). Given all that sac is still 13th in dfrtg on the season

@MikeTheNBAGuy

2 ай бұрын

@@HoopVenue It was, but the 2023 Warriors also weren't remotely consistent on offense, so I don't value that series as much of an indicator

@Mpxlt

2 ай бұрын

@@battlepassenjoyer remember that it was his first playoff worrrios put bodies on him when team missed alot pf shots but still it was good battle between them

the part starting at 10:40 I think it's the perfect summary of some lazy analysis I happen to read about him

Babe cancel the wedding the wedding rehearsal, HoopVenue just dropped

@HoopVenue

2 ай бұрын

Facts!

It’s refreshing when someone makes a knowledgeable video on how Sabonis runs the Kings offense. People scream “DHO MERCHANT” but have absolutely no idea what Sabonis is actually doing.

6:50 Steven Adams but he’s been injured this season 😢

@mr.kwamid-86_43

2 ай бұрын

He'll be back better next season, bro :^)

@HoopVenue

2 ай бұрын

Love Adams

We are lucky to have Domas. He is an incredible talent and he has only began to peak.

I think people underestimate Sabonis because he doesn't dominate a game on his own. He needs a good team and good shooters around him and isn't going to dominate the ball at the end of the game, always take the last shot, or beat his man off the dribble, or dominate in the post. Too many people are hung up on the hero ball of the 80's, 90's, and 00's and think of players who _don't_ play hero ball as mere complementary pieces for the "real" stars. They think of Fox and Monk as the "real" players on the Kings who make everything work, and in a sense, that's correct - Fox would get his numbers even without Sabonis. Sure the team will lose all the time and miss the playoffs _(just like they did before the Halliburton for Sabonis trade),_ but Fox can still score 25 any time he wants so he's the "real" star _(this is not shade at Fox, he's legitimately fantastic, but he didn't win much before Sabonis got there)._ It's the difference between looking at one play or one highlight and watching the whole game or understanding the Kings' system. Sabonis doesn't get a ton of highlights, but he sure piles up defensive rebounds, screen assists, kickout assists, and makes the whole offense run smoothly. He's not usually the one who hits the jumper that puts the Kings ahead with seconds to go; instead he's the one who grabbed all those boards and pushed the pace so the game didn't come down to a single jumper and the Kings won by 8 instead of 2. The box score says he's a superstar and if you watch the games it's clear that he's a critical piece of the Kings offense and defense, but he isn't usually lauded as the hero. He's sort of the ultimate role player, but his role is to do everything except hit the big shot.

Best consistent player in the league, way better than most stars in that regard. Not mentioning LBJ

@sososnagahae8169

2 ай бұрын

LBJ is a regular season merchant

@thecreativealchemist187

2 ай бұрын

@@sososnagahae8169 he definitely is! At his age it’s crazy what he is doing. What a career

Last year’s playoffs was all about matchups, and the kings ran into the worst one they could.

@marcusaurelius5149

2 ай бұрын

True.

@Youtube_Sucks_Eggs

2 ай бұрын

Yeah 6'6 draymond and looney is definitely a mismatch for "all star" 7 footer sabonis 🤣

@genshishio9316

2 ай бұрын

@@KZread_Sucks_Eggs I was talking about teams, not individual players. But in fact yes, Sabonis isn’t able to regularly beat Green down the court as he does most bigs, Green is an all time great defender that’s stops Sabonis from getting the post position and cutting off driving lanes, he’s also got the benefit of the whistle due to him being an all time great. GSW also have a switch heavy defence that reduces the impact of off ball movement and there for Sabonis’ passing lanes. All that lead to the game simply becoming a track meet and off ball movement competition in which is exactly how the GSW want to play as they are the best in history it.

@camicawber

2 ай бұрын

@@KZread_Sucks_Eggs Sabonis is listed at 6'10". Looney is 6'9". The wingspans of the three players you mentioned: Sabonis: 6'11", Green: 7'1", Looney: 7'4".

@86nerka

2 ай бұрын

Last year's playoffs was all about Sabonis broken finger getting worse (still playing it through tho), however it seems nobody cares 🤷‍♂️

Very accurate statement of facts

guy is an absolute beast - he just struggles in the half court in certain matchups like AD and Jokic. But so do most NBA bigs. Stats speak for themselves. He's an all NBA player

Kings need another all-star caliber player to SURVIVE WEST PLAYOFFS ATMOSPHERE 💪🔥💪

He is the established workhorse of the game!!! His role on the team is ROCK SOLID TEAMWORK!!!

like your content

@HoopVenue

2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Dude cold man.

@HoopVenue

2 ай бұрын

Enough said.

I loved watching his dad play.

Love the big lefty

@HoopVenue

2 ай бұрын

Same here!

Its been over a year and I'm still salty the Mavs didn't do something to snag this guy. Just a really solid player who hasn't peaked in my opinion.

he is legend

the kings rn are so close to being a championship caliber team with fox and sabonis and then monk who should 100% get 6man that their not missing much but I also couldn't tell you what they need to take it to the next level either

MINI JOKIC (ofc this comp is a gross understatement of his real skill as a player but it’s kinda true)

To be honest, it feels weird to see Sacramento competing at a high cliff after all those dismal years of struggle. I can only imagine how much more dominant Boogie Cousins could have been if he played for them in this era. Well, anyway, I am happy for the Kings.

@HoopVenue

2 ай бұрын

Same here!

I was trying to advocate for sabonis this whole season and especially expressing frustration for be snubbed to be in the all stars

You forgot to mention one very important fact about the playoffs. Sabonis was beaten as fuck, he needed a thumb operation and time to recover from all his other traumas (also multiple beatings in the series from mentally ill green). It's 'mandatory' for a Lithuanian to play in your national team. Sabonis skipped last years world games, that's how bad it was.

Seems like he's 85-90% of Nikola Jokic. I would take that any day.

@HoopVenue

2 ай бұрын

Any day!

I need a pelicans vid 😂 !

@HoopVenue

2 ай бұрын

The process has been started.

I hate to admit it but I’ve made at least $10,000 betting on him 😂

@KingBr33ch

2 ай бұрын

In 2 months *

@HoopVenue

2 ай бұрын

Bro is cooking religiously

Definition of under rated

Crazy how nobody talks about him. He’s crazy and a top 10 player in the league rn

Should be All NBA first team if he keeps it up

This is the most humble team in the league. monk is the wildest but even him does not oversell his celebrations.

he's the teammate everyone wants

This video makes me think he's a lot like Draymond Green on offense

@bdm408

2 ай бұрын

That was exactly my thought!

@HoopVenue

2 ай бұрын

Definitely a lot of similarities, I'd say a key difference is that Sabonis has another level of size and interior scoring ability that helps him apply a lot more pressure.

Kings will win championchip soon going this rate. I can feel it. They're working the right way

not me, I've always been a fan. One of my top ten favorite players.

Domas is shooting 42% on 3's this season but only taking 1-2 3's per game - gives up open 3's to feed his teammates.

continuing his father's legacy 💪💪

Eu centers built differently

If they could have better free throw percentage and better perimeter defense, they can be one of the top teams in the NBA!

He needs to step up in the playoffs. He was mauled by thr warriors last year.

Thank you, I don’t understand why this isn’t talked about. He’s always pushing the pace, controlling the game with his effort and physicality on both ends. Yet he’s talked about like a slow old-school center with no skill. True, his arms are short, being his biggest limitation.

Light the damn beam

most disrespectful all star snub in history . they need a lock down defender like smart and their team will be a serious threat

Domantis Sabonis is definitely a little underrated. He's does a lot of great things for his team.

@HoopVenue

2 ай бұрын

Facts

Also you mentioned turnovers, most of his turnovers are offensive fouls. And looking at the leagues refs and their quality in recently, you can understand how much they betting they do.

people know Kings spam the DHO with Sabonis, yet no one can stop it!

The answer is: because of Jokic. They are very similar type of players but Jokic was first, is more famous and it was already difficult for NBA to swallow Jokic greatness so Sabonis is hidden in his shadow. At least for now.

Better offensive player AD or Sabonis

@ChristopherSmithNYC

2 ай бұрын

That's tough. I'd say Sabonis because of the passing/IQ. Just offense tho. AD is obv way better defensively.

@HoopVenue

2 ай бұрын

AD's a more versatile scorer and better finisher, but Sabonis is a legit initiator with high-level playmaking so I'd lean towards him.

Also: he has missed ZERO GAMES this year.

@HoopVenue

2 ай бұрын

Facts!

@LivinProoof

2 ай бұрын

That has to be the most valuable thing about him! He's built like a tank and is durable AF

"hes a member of the big man alliance" Shaq

wow!

domantas obviously learned a lot from his dad. their genes are phenomenal if you listen to shaq talk his dad had the potential to be the 90s version of jokic just had too many injuries. if domantas had a bit more long range shooting touch and a bit more height he'd be a nightmare to deal with compared with what he already is. crazy that he's leading the league in rebounding despite being an undersized 5 but if you listen to gilbert arenas talk euros are soft lol.

IN DOMAS WE TRUST

Is Alperuin Seguns game more Sabonis or more Jokic ?

@brandonrivera3399

2 ай бұрын

Pau gasol

@HoopVenue

2 ай бұрын

Man, Pau is such a good comp for Sengun. He has the passing talent but definitely operates more like a scorer/traditional 5 than Domas or Joker.

Finally professional review and not wawe of hate full of decrations Porzingis is better, Adebayo is better, or Sengun is better. They aren't. And then goes parroting poor defender, stop it, his teammates constanly makes mistakes he runs for a help, than his direct opponent gets a pass. Firstly Kings little men should show a better deffence. Also Fox sometimes shoots 33% FG and all team 3pt. shoots is 20%. So poor offense. Also Kings need a strong 4 number, not to leave Sab to fight with couple bigs with such a teams as Pelicans. Mr. Westbrook was was a star because of triple doubles and Sabonis is just a good player, some haters even state he is a 7th center; creating screens for them is nothing, excellent Fg% is nothing. Thank you.

BON BON -Shaq

Like father like son, nba would probably be different if his father made it to the league earlier.

Things NOBODY says about Sabonis: "He's over-rated."

AND THIS MAN WASN'T AN ALLSTAR

These Balkan players are really spanking the league on offense. Once they start playing defence it is a wrap for the league.

@vytautaskiausas7990

2 ай бұрын

He is from Baltics not Balkans.

@vytautaskiausas7990

2 ай бұрын

He is from Baltics not from Balkans, same as Porzingis, Valančiūnas, Bertans.

@sinisasisarica2812

2 ай бұрын

indeed, Balkans are the -ic and -vic last names, and Baltics are the -as and -is 😂

@nickjones5495

2 ай бұрын

They won’t

@nickjones5495

2 ай бұрын

They won’t

ALL NBA

He didn't make the all-star team but he's an all star

How many players have been snubbed from the all star game but then get all NBA?

Very "Golden State, Andrew Bogut" like

I think Sabonis is a 2nd option (maybe 3rd if they're lucky) not as the main guy on a contender and needs a plethora of defenders around him since he's not much of a good rim protecter

but the warriors shut him down by daring him to shoot and take away the dribble handoffs while preventing him from getting into the paint in 7 games.

Like father like son