Sabonis not selected for All Stars: “The NBA plays with many talented men, especially in the East” / News



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Photo: AP – Scanpix

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Domantas Sabonis, who plays in his career season after missing the All-Star Game, aims to direct his focus on improving the Indiana Pacers game.

Domantas Sabonis

Domantas Sabonis
Domantas Sabonis

MIN: 36.48
PTS: 21.5 (57.94%)
REB: 11.77
WHAT: 5.67
ST: 1.03
BS: 0.67
TO: 3.47
GM: 30

The Lithuanian national team forward congratulated the acclaimed teammates who play in the NBA and spoke about his personal reaction to the All Star pick, which caused a stir.

“Congratulations to everyone who came, they all deserve it,” Sabonis said. – The NBA is played by many talented men, especially in the East. We try to find ways that we can stretch as a team and choose wins. We have had a difficult few weeks, which we are trying to resist. “

Sabonis is averaging 21.5 points this season, bouncing 11.8 balls (sixth in the league) and making 5.7 assists.

Before the announcement of the substitute players for the All-Star game, he had accumulated 23 double-doubles in 29 games and was second only to Nikola Jokičis according to this indicator.

Last year, the 24-year-old Lithuanian received the recognition of “All Stars” with 18.5 points, 12.4 rebounds and 5 assists.

Along with the fate behind the main event, Sabonis won a million dollar prize.

Pacers East is currently the fourth strongest team with 15 wins and 15 losses.

All Star Match participants:

Eastern Conference Western Conference
Start five Start five
Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets) LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milvokio “Bucks”) Luka Dončičius (Dallas Mavericks)
Kyrie Irving (Brooklyn Nets) Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
Bradley Beal (Washington Wizards) Nikola Jokičius (Denver Nuggets)
Joel Embid (Philadelphia 76ers) Kawhi Leonard (Los Angeles Clippers)
Spare Basketball Players Spare Basketball Players
James Harden (Brooklyn Nets) Damianas Lillardas (Portlando “Trail Blazers”)
Julius Randle (New York Knicks) Donovanas Mitchellas (Jutos „Jazz“)
Zach LaVine (Chicago Bulls) Zion Williamson (Pelicans of New Orleans)
Ben Simmons (Philadelphia 76ers) Rudy Gobert (Utah Jazz)
Jayson Tatumas (Boston Celtics) Devinas Bookeris (Finikso “Suns”)
Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics) Paul George (Los Angeles Clippers)
Nikola Vučevičius (“Orlando” Magic “) Chris Paul (Phoenix Dog)



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