Kings’ Sabonis Earns All-NBA Third Team Honors

The Sacramento Kings' big man was placed on the All-NBA Third Team after a historic season.

Apr 16, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) pumps his fist after the Kings made a basket against the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter during a play-in game of the 2024 NBA playoffs at the Golden 1 Center. / Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

The Sacramento Kings may have missed the playoffs but a silver lining remains after a rough season. Superstar big man Domantas Sabonis was placed on the All-NBA Third Team on Wednesday night after a record-breaking year.

Sabonis set the modern NBA record for most consecutive games with a double-double by recording 61 straight. The Lithuanian legend averaged 19.4 points, 13.7 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game in Sacramento while leading the league in rebounds.

Listed below are the fellow third team members who joined Sabonis:

• LeBron James | Los Angeles Lakers
• Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors
• Tyrese Haliburton | Indiana Pacers
• Devin Booker | Phoenix Suns

Presenting the 2023-24 All-NBA Third Team:

⭐️ LeBron James
⭐️ Devin Booker
⭐️ Domantas Sabonis
⭐️ Tyrese Haliburton
⭐️ Stephen Curry pic.twitter.com/aOJnkNqpES

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 23, 2024

Ranking in the top 15 of all NBA players in a season is no feat to overlook. This marks the second straight year that Sabonis has earned himself a spot on the NBA's third team. Domas was given one first-place vote, 16 second-place votes, and 51 third-place votes for a total of 104 points. He fell well short of second-team honors despite career-high numbers.

Sabonis is now owed a $1.3 million bonus for making an All-NBA team – money that's well deserved for being the glue of this Kings organization. After landing in Sacramento over two years ago, it's clear that the trade with the Pacers has benefited both teams. Sabonis earned the 13th most total points in All-NBA voting with Haliburton earning the 14th most.

Domantas Sabonis earned a $1.3M bonus for All-NBA.

Sabonis was All-NBA in 2023 and the bonus was considered likely.

— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) May 23, 2024

This accomplishment should bring more credibility to Sabonis' name and help him garner some respect from fans unfamiliar with his game. The Kings will look to bring in some extra help for Domas this offseason as the team hopes to climb back into the playoffs.

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