The Sacramento Kings definitely missed Domantas Sabonis in their season opening loss to the Phoenix Suns, particularly in scoring and rebounds. But Drew Eubanks was a huge defensive presence, providing the Kings with the rim protection they sorely need.
No one is should ever question the bonafides of Sabonis as an NBA player. He is a dominant scorer and the league leader in rebounding. The man is a walking double-double, averaging 19.1 points, 13.9 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game in the 2024-2025 regular season. Those are huge numbers.
The problem with Sabonis, and the Kings in general, can usually be found on the defensive end of the court.