| Domantas Sabonis Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 7 ft 1 in |
| Weight | 109 kg |
| Date of Birth | May 3, 1996 |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Eye Color | Blue |
Domantas Sabonis is a Lithuanian-American basketball player who as of May 2023, had been playing for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Lithuanian national team. He is known for being the son of Hall of Fame basketball player Arvydas Sabonis.
Born Name
Domantas Sabonis
Nick Name
Domas
Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Portland, Oregon, United States
Nationality
Lithuanian / American
Education
He attended Gonzaga University.
Occupation
Basketball Player
Family
- Father – Arvydas Sabonis (b. December 19, 1964) (All-NBA Team member, Three-Time NBA All-Star)
- Mother – Ingrida Mikelionytė (b. November 28, 1970) (Actress, Beauty Pageant Titleholder)
- Siblings – Žygis (b. 1991) (Older Brother), Tautvydas (b. 1992) (Older Brother), Aušrinė (b. 1997) (Younger Sister)
Build
Athletic
Height
7 ft 1 in or 216 cm
Weight
109 kg or 240.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Domantas has dated –
- Shashana Rosen – Domantas tied the knot with Shashana Rosen on August 15, 2021. Their wedding took place in Sainte Jean Cap Ferrat, France, and was commenced by a Rabbi. The couple welcomed their first child, a boy, on March 11, 2022, and announced that they were expecting their second child in the summer of 2023.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- He mostly sports a brushed-up hairstyle and a thick beard.
- Towering physical appearance
Brand Endorsements
Domantas has appeared in commercials for several brands such as –
- Autotrader
- NBA Cares
- NBA League Pass
- Bleacher Report
Religion
Judaism
Domantas Sabonis Facts
- He spent his early years in Portland, Oregon before moving to Málaga, Spain in 2004, after his father retired from basketball.
- Domantas followed in the footsteps of his father, who played for the Portland Trail Blazers from 1995 to 2001 and then from 2002 to 2003.
- His mother was the first model to ever win the title of “Miss Lithuania” in 1988.
- Domantas is left-handed.
- In order to play in the NCAA Division I squad Gonzaga University prior to the 2014–15 season, he denied an offer by Unicaja of a three-year $630,000 contract.
- He was rated in 20th place on August 13, 2015, by ESPN in its NCAA players rankings heading for the 2015–16 season.
- As of May 2023, Domantas is a three-time NBA All-Star (2020, 2021, 2023), All-NBA Third Team (2023), and an NBA rebounding leader (2023).
- Over the years, he has played for various basketball teams including Unicaja Málaga, Clínicas Rincón, Oklahoma City Thunder, Indiana Pacers, and the Sacramento Kings.
- Domantas announced in April 2023, that he and his wife were in the process of converting to Judaism. However, they keep Shabbat and only eat kosher food.
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