The Sacramento Kings traded for Domantas Sabonis on the deadline, hoping to stability out their roster and push for a play-in berth. The Kings are unlikely to make the playoffs as they’re 20 video games below .500 and 5 video games out of 10 within the loss column.
Sabonis was requested by Sam Amick of The Athletic if it felt like time for a contemporary begin in leaving the Indiana Pacers for the Kings, and if he hoped to be traded.
“Um, I’m going to symbolize any crew that’s on my again,” stated Sabonis. “That’s who I’m. If I’d have stayed, it might have been superior. However now that I’m right here, I’m very completely satisfied.
Sabonis has two seasons remaining on his contract and was requested if the Kings are a match for him within the long-term.
“I’m excited,” stated Sabonis. I’m enthusiastic about the entire journey. It sucks that we’ve got that (playoff) drought, however the truth that we might be a part of one thing that may flip it round, you recognize, that’s the aim. Are available in and alter the attitude of this group and what individuals suppose. We’re excited that we might be a part of that and construct it, you recognize? So I wish to keep so long as I can. Every part has to go nicely, (however) I’m completely satisfied right here. It’s superior. The followers are nice. I’m excited to see us do good.”
