Indiana Pacers Love/Hate series: Domantas Sabonis

By Tony East | Aug 17, 2018

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 29: Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Indiana Pacers reacts after drawing an offensive foul against the Charlotte Hornets during a game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on January 29, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers won 105-96. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – JANUARY 29: Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Indiana Pacers reacts after drawing an offensive foul against the Charlotte Hornets during a game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on January 29, 2018, in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers won 105-96. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

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.

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