No NBA player is perfect, they all have their strengths and weaknesses. In this love/hate series, we will review those attributes for each player on the Indiana Pacers. In this installment, we will take a look at Domantas Sabonis.
From “trade throw-in” to possible future starter, Domantas Sabonis first season with the Indiana Pacers was an undeniable success.
The notion that Sabonis was a throw-in was largely due to the fact that the Thunder played him out of position at the power forward in his rookie season. The Pacers had a roster better suited for Sabonis to play his natural position, center, and that allowed Domas to thrive in a new environment.
Instead of being a guy who played from 15 feet and out like in Oklahoma, Sabonis spent most of this past season playing 15 feet and in. It was essentially his rookie year as a center, and he flourished in such a situation, proving that he is as skilled as he is cerebral.
But like with many young players, there is a lot more to be desired from the big man. A breakdown of his skills should help us determine what is next for a man whose role could be in flux.