Domantas Sabonis Shines in Early 2024-25 NBA Season Despite Limitations as a Stretch Five

Domantas Sabonis, the All-NBA center for the Sacramento Kings, has been off to a stellar start in the 2024-25 regular season. Known for his dominant interior play and exceptional passing skills, Sabonis has also been making waves with his improved three-point shooting. Currently, he is hitting an impressive 54.5% of his 2.8 three-point attempts per game, a significant increase from his previous seasons where he shot 31.2% in 2021-22, 37.3% in 2022-23, and 37.9% last season.

Despite this accuracy, Sabonis is not yet considered a true stretch five due to his low volume of three-point attempts. He ranks in the 15th percentile in 3-point attempts per 75 possessions, which means defenses do not need to adjust their strategy significantly to account for his shooting. The main reason for this is his relatively slow shooting motion, which requires him to have ample space to execute, limiting the number of three-point shots he can take in a game.

In terms of fantasy and prop bets, Sabonis remains a strong pick. He led the league with 77 double-doubles last season and has continued this form, having a double-double in each of his last three games. His consistency in rebounding and assists makes him an automatic play for double-double prop bets.

Sabonis’s performance is also reflected in his playing time and overall impact on the game. He has played 35.9 minutes per game since the start of last season, placing him among the most utilized players in the NBA. His field goal percentage and three-point shooting efficiency are in the 95th and 86th percentiles, respectively, among all NBA players.

Additionally, Sabonis has opened up about his career and personal life in the Netflix docuseries ‘Starting 5,’ where he discusses his vulnerabilities and his desire for career recognition. This docuseries provides a deeper look into the life of one of the NBA’s top centers.