Imagine Nikola Jokić on the Boston Celtics.
That’s exactly what Domantas Sabonis would look like in a Celtics green uniform.
Taking a peek at the Sacramento Kings, they are very close to a full implosion, as they lack serious direction with the roster—from guys like an aging DeMar DeRozan to rumors of trading Malik Monk and the underrated Zach LaVine.
They have a ton of talent on the roster, but the problem is that they haven’t been able to field a consistent winner. One of the biggest question marks is none other than Domantas Sabonis.
Sabonis stirred up a ton of drama by the end of the season after reports surfaced that he’s concerned about the direction of the franchise—and rightfully so. And while this may have been cleared up, there’s still a serious possibility that Sabonis is no longer a King in 2026.
If that becomes reality, there’s one team that is hands down the most ideal fit for Sabonis—and that’s none other than the Boston Celtics. This is not a report, it’s a prediction.
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Boston Celtics receive: C Domantas Sabonis
Sacramento Kings receive: F Sam Hauser G Anfernee Simons, F Baylor Scheierman, 2027 1st Rounder & 2030 1st Rounder
Let’s break down why not only is Sabonis one of the most overrated NBA players currently, but in turn, he could be one of the most impactful if he were on the right team—and that team is the Celtics.
Sacramento Kings Need to Trade Sabonis?
When you take a peek at the Kings’ roster—it looks good, man. Zach LaVine shot 43% from three and still has a ton of potential at just 30 years old. They have elite role players like Keon Ellis, Malik Monk, and Keegan Murray, who can all shoot the hell out of the three-ball.
The biggest question mark is whether this current roster, as it stands, is good enough to compete with the elite teams in the Western Conference—and quite frankly, it’s not even close. If you’re the organization, you have to take a step back and figure out what’s your next move to build a winner.
It might be trading your best player, Sabonis, to acquire a ton of assets to build toward the future.
Sabonis: Empty Stats or Misused Talent?
Two things can be true at the same exact time, and this is where I’m in a bit of a pickle.
Sabonis completely fills up the stat sheet every single night—from averaging a double-double to having multiple stretches of triple-doubles. But on a team like the Kings, this often tends to be empty stats.
I’ve been on record stating Sabonis is one of the most overrated players, and that comes from his lack of size defensively, not being a good shot blocker, and getting into foul trouble often. But a lot of that has to do with the fact that he’s on a roster that’s not giving him the help he needs.
I will give Sabonis a ton of credit—this dude competes on on offense. While he may get overpowered on defense, quite frankly, a lot of times it’s because he’s being required to do too much defensively. On a team like the Boston Celtics, he wouldn’t be asked to do nearly as much.
Sabonis in Boston’s Offense? Scary Good.
From a pure basketball standpoint, Sabonis would thrive on the offensive side, being the center of an offense that is high-flying and shoots a ton of threes—and that’s the Boston Celtics.
Thanks to Joe Mazzulla, the Celtics shoot far and away the most three-pointers out of any NBA team—averaging 48.2 attempts per game. The next closest team only shoots 42.4 per game, that’s an insane gap of 5.8 threes per game.
If you slot in Sabonis with a roster like Payton Pritchard, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, and Jayson Tatum—these guys are all knockdown three-point shooters and would thrive having a playmaker like Sabonis on the court.
The Center Problem in Boston
Something else that makes this a perfect fit is the fact that the Celtics do not have a center they can truly rely on right now.
Personally, I love the center they drafted out of Kentucky, Amari Williams, who is a dominant shot blocker and an extremely underrated passer. But for the next couple of seasons, he’s not starting-caliber—he’s still just 23 years old.
Without Kristaps Porziņģis or Al Horford on the roster, this team needs someone they can rely on—a big body who can be a factor in the pick-and-roll offense as well as being able to stretch the floor—and that’s Sabonis.
Domantas Sabonis Stats
Sabonis’s stats are arguably one of the most misleading things in the NBA, but they’re impressive to look at. He averaged 19.1 points, 13.9 rebounds (which led the NBA), and 6.0 assists per game, all while efficiently shooting 59.0% from the field.
Recent 3-Point Shooting: 37% in 2023, 38% in 2024, 42% in 2025 on 2.2 attempts per game.
That’s an absolute luxury. Sabonis may not be a volume three-point shooter, but you can still place him at the three-point line and go five-out. He can make defenses pay—especially from the top of the key, which seems to be his favorite spot.