Domantas Sabonis has reached a significant milestone in his career by recording his 59th triple-double against the Los Angeles Lakers. This performance ties him with NBA legend Larry Bird for the 10th-most triple-doubles in league history.
James Ham reported on this achievement, highlighting Sabonis’s impressive stats. The Kings’ center averaged 26.5 points, 10 rebounds, and 5.5 assists over the first two games of the season. However, those efforts resulted in losses to the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers.
In the 2023-24 season, Sabonis has been a key player for the Kings. On December 18, he logged the 35th triple-double of his career with a performance of 28 points, 13 rebounds, and 12 assists in a win against the Washington Wizards.
The Lithuanian forward showcased his skills again on January 3, 2024, when he recorded a triple-double with 22 points, a season-high 23 rebounds, and 12 assists.
Another remarkable game for Sabonis occurred on January 29. He scored 20 points on 10-of-11 shooting while grabbing a career-high 26 rebounds. He also contributed five assists in a 103–94 win against the Memphis Grizzlies. This feat made him the second player in NBA history to achieve at least 20 points, 25 rebounds, five assists, and a shooting percentage of 90% or better, joining Wilt Chamberlain in this exclusive club.
On February 13, Sabonis recorded his 50th career triple-double with 35 points, 18 rebounds, 12 assists, and three blocks in a close loss to the Phoenix Suns. This game further established his place among the elite players in NBA history.
On March 25, Sabonis made history again with 11 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists. He became the fifth player in NBA history to record at least 25 triple-doubles in a season, joining the ranks of legends like Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook.
