Sabonis Surpasses NBA Legend Bird On All-Time List
Domantas Sabonis has made history by surpassing Larry Bird on the NBA's all-time rebounds list. The Lithuanian forward reached the milestone during the Kings' 120-114 win over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.
Sabonis grabbed a total of 12 rebounds in the game, bringing his career total to 9,898. This moved him past Bird, who finished his career with 9,897 rebounds.
“It’s an honor to pass a legend like Larry Bird on the all-time rebounds list,” Sabonis said after the game. “He’s one of the greatest players to ever play the game, so it’s a special moment for me.”
An Impressive Career
Sabonis has been one of the most consistent rebounders in the NBA throughout his career. He has averaged at least 10 rebounds per game in each of the past six seasons.
In addition to his rebounding prowess, Sabonis is also a skilled scorer and passer. He is averaging 18.9 points and 5.0 assists per game this season.
The 25-year-old is a key part of the Kings' young core. He is helping to lead the team to its first playoff appearance since 2006.
A Bright Future
Sabonis is still in the prime of his career, and he has the potential to reach even greater heights. He is a hard worker and he is always looking to improve his game.
With his combination of size, skill, and work ethic, Sabonis has the potential to be one of the best players in the NBA. He is a rising star, and he is sure to continue to make a name for himself in the years to come.