Mike Brown: If Domantas Sabonis and De'Aaron Fox aren't All-Stars, shame on the whole process
Fox was tenth among Western Conference guards following the second fan vote results, while Sabonis did not even make the Top 10 in the big men’s department. “If Domas and Foxy aren’t All-Stars, shame on the whole process because those guys are more than deserving,” Kings coach Mike Brown said of his duo. “You are talking about the guy [Sabonis] who is tied for the single-season triple-double record in the Sacramento era. It says something. And it’s not something that we are sitting in 12th place. I truly believe you have to give heavy consideration to everybody’s record when it comes to voting for All-Star players.”
Source: BasketNews
Source: BasketNews
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Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Domantas Sabonis drops big triple-double in Kings’ win vs Rockets sportando.basketball/en/domantas-sa… – 5:36 AM
Domantas Sabonis drops big triple-double in Kings’ win vs Rockets sportando.basketball/en/domantas-sa… – 5:36 AM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Sabonis hasn’t been here a year and he’s one of my favorite Kings of all-time.
We talked about the win over Houston and go over the first half of a fun Kings season.
🔊: https://t.co/sJSE2fPKRB
📺: https://t.co/HvQd2VtwmI pic.twitter.com/715cc6EM4G – 4:28 AM
Sabonis hasn’t been here a year and he’s one of my favorite Kings of all-time.
We talked about the win over Houston and go over the first half of a fun Kings season.
🔊: https://t.co/sJSE2fPKRB
📺: https://t.co/HvQd2VtwmI pic.twitter.com/715cc6EM4G – 4:28 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings head coach Mike Brown makes plea for the NBA, fans and media to take notice & give All-Star consideration to his players Domantas Sabonis & De’Aaron Fox are doing this season, following Friday’s 139-114 win over the Rockets.
FULL VIDEO: https://t.co/RHUQuQIQFu pic.twitter.com/O6AzrhoRVz – 3:31 AM
Kings head coach Mike Brown makes plea for the NBA, fans and media to take notice & give All-Star consideration to his players Domantas Sabonis & De’Aaron Fox are doing this season, following Friday’s 139-114 win over the Rockets.
FULL VIDEO: https://t.co/RHUQuQIQFu pic.twitter.com/O6AzrhoRVz – 3:31 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
As a kid, I idolized Rick Adelman. He will forever be my favorite NBA head coach.
Mike Brown is going to be that for a lot of young Kings fans by the time he is finished. – 3:17 AM
As a kid, I idolized Rick Adelman. He will forever be my favorite NBA head coach.
Mike Brown is going to be that for a lot of young Kings fans by the time he is finished. – 3:17 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings rookie Keegan Murray on Sacramento sweeping the two games with Houston before hitting the road, the impressive season for Domantas Sabonis and looking to be consistently aggressive around the basket. pic.twitter.com/w7UF4sfq3C – 3:12 AM
Kings rookie Keegan Murray on Sacramento sweeping the two games with Houston before hitting the road, the impressive season for Domantas Sabonis and looking to be consistently aggressive around the basket. pic.twitter.com/w7UF4sfq3C – 3:12 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Domantas Sabonis talks about notching his 4th triple-double, leading the Kings to back-to-back wins over Houston to put Sacramento 5 games over .500 at the midpoint of the season. pic.twitter.com/pbk4lAc4vj – 3:07 AM
Domantas Sabonis talks about notching his 4th triple-double, leading the Kings to back-to-back wins over Houston to put Sacramento 5 games over .500 at the midpoint of the season. pic.twitter.com/pbk4lAc4vj – 3:07 AM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown believes De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis deserve more respect and should be All-Stars this year. pic.twitter.com/IPC2NoUKxh – 2:34 AM
Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown believes De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis deserve more respect and should be All-Stars this year. pic.twitter.com/IPC2NoUKxh – 2:34 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Domantas Sabonis giving out experience lessons to Alperen Sengun 🔥
🎥 @NBATV pic.twitter.com/fW0Z5snjkR – 2:27 AM
Domantas Sabonis giving out experience lessons to Alperen Sengun 🔥
🎥 @NBATV pic.twitter.com/fW0Z5snjkR – 2:27 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Another late night beam pic. Kings made it to 5 games over .500 tonight for the first time since 2006. De’Aaron Fox was 9 and Domantas Sabonis was 10 the last time it happened. pic.twitter.com/d7ujeJndrX – 2:06 AM
Another late night beam pic. Kings made it to 5 games over .500 tonight for the first time since 2006. De’Aaron Fox was 9 and Domantas Sabonis was 10 the last time it happened. pic.twitter.com/d7ujeJndrX – 2:06 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Domantas Sabonis after his 19 point, 16 assist, 15 rebound, 2 block, 2 steal triple-double. pic.twitter.com/r9hLmRfmIV – 1:39 AM
Domantas Sabonis after his 19 point, 16 assist, 15 rebound, 2 block, 2 steal triple-double. pic.twitter.com/r9hLmRfmIV – 1:39 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Mike Brown making the case for both Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox to make the All-Star team. pic.twitter.com/PFVJlDQ71b – 1:25 AM
Mike Brown making the case for both Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox to make the All-Star team. pic.twitter.com/PFVJlDQ71b – 1:25 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Domantas Sabonis’ triple-double helped Sacramento LIGHT THE BEAM
🟣 19 PTS
🟣 15 REB
🟣 16 AST pic.twitter.com/lAiAX7tatB – 1:21 AM
Domantas Sabonis’ triple-double helped Sacramento LIGHT THE BEAM
🟣 19 PTS
🟣 15 REB
🟣 16 AST pic.twitter.com/lAiAX7tatB – 1:21 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
This entire Mike Brown press conference should be mandatory viewing/listening for Sacramento Kings fans. – 1:12 AM
This entire Mike Brown press conference should be mandatory viewing/listening for Sacramento Kings fans. – 1:12 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Mike Brown is pushing hard for Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox for the All-Star game. – 1:07 AM
Mike Brown is pushing hard for Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox for the All-Star game. – 1:07 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Mike Brown is using a healthy portion of his opening comments to bring All-Star attention, pleading for consideration for his Kings Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox. – 1:06 AM
Mike Brown is using a healthy portion of his opening comments to bring All-Star attention, pleading for consideration for his Kings Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox. – 1:06 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
“If (Domantas Sabonis) and (De’Aaron Fox) aren’t all-stars, shame on the process.” – Mike Brown – 1:04 AM
“If (Domantas Sabonis) and (De’Aaron Fox) aren’t all-stars, shame on the process.” – Mike Brown – 1:04 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
“The fans have been nothing but amazing from game 1.” -Domantas Sabonis – 12:55 AM
“The fans have been nothing but amazing from game 1.” -Domantas Sabonis – 12:55 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Domantas Sabonis won the DPOG chain this evening according to Harrison Barnes. – 12:50 AM
Domantas Sabonis won the DPOG chain this evening according to Harrison Barnes. – 12:50 AM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Kings 139, Rockets 114. Rockets ninth-consecutive loss. Most points they have allowed this season. Kings hit the Rockets for 135 on Wed. Sabonis with 19p, 15r, 16a, his fourth triple double. Jabari Smith Jr. with a career-high 27. Green also with 27, but just 2 in the 2nd half. – 12:36 AM
Kings 139, Rockets 114. Rockets ninth-consecutive loss. Most points they have allowed this season. Kings hit the Rockets for 135 on Wed. Sabonis with 19p, 15r, 16a, his fourth triple double. Jabari Smith Jr. with a career-high 27. Green also with 27, but just 2 in the 2nd half. – 12:36 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Sabonis tonight:
19 PTS
15 REB
16 AST
2 STL
2 BLK
First player with that statline or better in a game since Larry Bird. pic.twitter.com/aUwy2fa2XU – 12:30 AM
Sabonis tonight:
19 PTS
15 REB
16 AST
2 STL
2 BLK
First player with that statline or better in a game since Larry Bird. pic.twitter.com/aUwy2fa2XU – 12:30 AM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Domantas Sabonis joins Oscar Robertson as the only players in franchise history to post at least 15 points, 15 rebounds, and 15 assists in a game. – 12:29 AM
Domantas Sabonis joins Oscar Robertson as the only players in franchise history to post at least 15 points, 15 rebounds, and 15 assists in a game. – 12:29 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
From Kings: Domantas Sabonis joins Oscar Robertson as the only players in franchise history to post at least 15 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists in a game.
Robertson did so 15 times and most recently on Jan. 8, 1965 against PHI. – 12:28 AM
From Kings: Domantas Sabonis joins Oscar Robertson as the only players in franchise history to post at least 15 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists in a game.
Robertson did so 15 times and most recently on Jan. 8, 1965 against PHI. – 12:28 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Domantas Sabonis joins Oscar Robertson as the only players in franchise history to post at least 15 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists in a game.
Robertson did so 15 times and most recently on Jan. 8, 1965 against PHI. – 12:27 AM
Domantas Sabonis joins Oscar Robertson as the only players in franchise history to post at least 15 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists in a game.
Robertson did so 15 times and most recently on Jan. 8, 1965 against PHI. – 12:27 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Domantas Sabonis leaves the game with 19 points, 15 rebounds and 16 assists, his fourth triple-double of the season. – 12:27 AM
Domantas Sabonis leaves the game with 19 points, 15 rebounds and 16 assists, his fourth triple-double of the season. – 12:27 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Centers to record a 15/15/15 game:
— Nikola Jokic
— Wilt Chamberlain
And now, Domantas Sabonis. pic.twitter.com/qRvOOEyAAX – 12:26 AM
Centers to record a 15/15/15 game:
— Nikola Jokic
— Wilt Chamberlain
And now, Domantas Sabonis. pic.twitter.com/qRvOOEyAAX – 12:26 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Mike Brown empties the bench with 3:49 to go, gives hugs to Domantas Sabonis, De’Aaron Fox and Harrison Barnes as they exit. – 12:26 AM
Mike Brown empties the bench with 3:49 to go, gives hugs to Domantas Sabonis, De’Aaron Fox and Harrison Barnes as they exit. – 12:26 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Sabonis’ night is over. 19 points, 16 assists, 15 rebounds. Sabonis, Fox and Barnes get a standing O from the crowd as they check out. – 12:26 AM
Sabonis’ night is over. 19 points, 16 assists, 15 rebounds. Sabonis, Fox and Barnes get a standing O from the crowd as they check out. – 12:26 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings have De’Aaron Fox with 24 points, Harrison Barnes with 24, Terence Davis with 20 and Domantas Sabonis with 19 points. Lead is 20 with 4:50 to play – 12:24 AM
Kings have De’Aaron Fox with 24 points, Harrison Barnes with 24, Terence Davis with 20 and Domantas Sabonis with 19 points. Lead is 20 with 4:50 to play – 12:24 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Jalen Green had 25 at the half. He’s stuck at 27. De’Aaron Fox and quick double-teams have slowed him to a crawl. – 12:24 AM
Jalen Green had 25 at the half. He’s stuck at 27. De’Aaron Fox and quick double-teams have slowed him to a crawl. – 12:24 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Terence Davis is the third Kings player to crack the 20 point mark tonight. Sabonis has 18. – 12:17 AM
Terence Davis is the third Kings player to crack the 20 point mark tonight. Sabonis has 18. – 12:17 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Lost in all the “fun”, I missed Domantas Sabonis securing the triple double.
He has 18 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists in 33 minutes. – 12:15 AM
Lost in all the “fun”, I missed Domantas Sabonis securing the triple double.
He has 18 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists in 33 minutes. – 12:15 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings outscored the Rockets 43-26 in the third. Take a 20 point lead into the fourth. Sabonis is crushing the Rockets with a 17 points, 14 rebounds, 12 assist triple-double. – 11:56 PM
Kings outscored the Rockets 43-26 in the third. Take a 20 point lead into the fourth. Sabonis is crushing the Rockets with a 17 points, 14 rebounds, 12 assist triple-double. – 11:56 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Domantas Sabonis records his fourth triple-double of the season, which is tied with Chris Webber (’04-05) for the third-most in a single-season in the Sacramento era. – 11:54 PM
Domantas Sabonis records his fourth triple-double of the season, which is tied with Chris Webber (’04-05) for the third-most in a single-season in the Sacramento era. – 11:54 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
This is Sabonis’ fourth triple-double of the season and 22nd of his career. – 11:54 PM
This is Sabonis’ fourth triple-double of the season and 22nd of his career. – 11:54 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Domantas Sabonis needs one more assist for a triple double. There are nearly 16 minutes remaining in this game. – 11:49 PM
Domantas Sabonis needs one more assist for a triple double. There are nearly 16 minutes remaining in this game. – 11:49 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Terence Davis with another triple. Sabonis needs 3 assists for a triple-double. – 11:44 PM
Terence Davis with another triple. Sabonis needs 3 assists for a triple-double. – 11:44 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Domantas Sabonis rejects Sengun at the rim and then finds Terence Davis for the three.
Kings lead the Rockets 87-79. pic.twitter.com/sTnmwt0PSX – 11:43 PM
Domantas Sabonis rejects Sengun at the rim and then finds Terence Davis for the three.
Kings lead the Rockets 87-79. pic.twitter.com/sTnmwt0PSX – 11:43 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis has recorded his 19th consecutive double-double vs. the Houston Rockets, extending his own franchise record. Sabonis leads the league with 32 double-doubles on the season. – 11:40 PM
Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis has recorded his 19th consecutive double-double vs. the Houston Rockets, extending his own franchise record. Sabonis leads the league with 32 double-doubles on the season. – 11:40 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Well, this was a weird play. Sengun flopped. Smith hung on the rim. Two free throws for Sabonis. – 11:38 PM
Well, this was a weird play. Sengun flopped. Smith hung on the rim. Two free throws for Sabonis. – 11:38 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Mike Brown calls a quick timeout in the 3rd quarter after Eric Gordon walks into the paint and scores. – 11:30 PM
Mike Brown calls a quick timeout in the 3rd quarter after Eric Gordon walks into the paint and scores. – 11:30 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
De’Aaron Fox is the only Kings starter not to get to the free throw line. And he’s been attacking.
Make it make sense. – 11:08 PM
De’Aaron Fox is the only Kings starter not to get to the free throw line. And he’s been attacking.
Make it make sense. – 11:08 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Sabonis with a big boy rebound and putback. Kings starting to show some life. – 10:57 PM
Sabonis with a big boy rebound and putback. Kings starting to show some life. – 10:57 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
If the Kings team store needs ideas, I propose a Domantas Sabonis themed bike helmet. – 10:32 PM
If the Kings team store needs ideas, I propose a Domantas Sabonis themed bike helmet. – 10:32 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox continues to show off his bounce this season. What a putback to clean up the Terence Davis miss. 😳 pic.twitter.com/VRURYnFJwd – 10:23 PM
De’Aaron Fox continues to show off his bounce this season. What a putback to clean up the Terence Davis miss. 😳 pic.twitter.com/VRURYnFJwd – 10:23 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
De’Aaron Fox’s tip-dunk happened so fast I had to slow it down for another look! pic.twitter.com/ns29fLmpjB – 10:22 PM
De’Aaron Fox’s tip-dunk happened so fast I had to slow it down for another look! pic.twitter.com/ns29fLmpjB – 10:22 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Domantas Sabonis gets the Kings on the board with an 18-foot jumper. 2-1 Kings. – 10:12 PM
Domantas Sabonis gets the Kings on the board with an 18-foot jumper. 2-1 Kings. – 10:12 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets starters: Martin, Smith Jr., Sengun, Green, Gordon.
Lineup is 0-1 with a 99-91 loss to the Pacers this season.
Kings starters: Barnes, Murray, Sabonis, Davis, Fox. – 9:32 PM
Rockets starters: Martin, Smith Jr., Sengun, Green, Gordon.
Lineup is 0-1 with a 99-91 loss to the Pacers this season.
Kings starters: Barnes, Murray, Sabonis, Davis, Fox. – 9:32 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings coach Mike Brown says Terence Davis will start in place of Kevin Huerter again tonight. – 8:17 PM
Kings coach Mike Brown says Terence Davis will start in place of Kevin Huerter again tonight. – 8:17 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players with 15/12/6 on 50 FG% in a season:
— Jokic (MVP season)
— KG (MVP runner-up)
— Wilt (MVP season)
And now, Domantas Sabonis. pic.twitter.com/Q48tI5NWx6 – 3:32 PM
Players with 15/12/6 on 50 FG% in a season:
— Jokic (MVP season)
— KG (MVP runner-up)
— Wilt (MVP season)
And now, Domantas Sabonis. pic.twitter.com/Q48tI5NWx6 – 3:32 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Caught up with Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown, who joined star guard De’Aaron Fox at the @SacHornetsMBB game tonight.
Brown talked about his relationship with Hornets head coach @CoachDPatrick, his thoughts on the Sac State team, and the Fox family in the community. pic.twitter.com/X7EgRXAy28 – 12:32 AM
Caught up with Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown, who joined star guard De’Aaron Fox at the @SacHornetsMBB game tonight.
Brown talked about his relationship with Hornets head coach @CoachDPatrick, his thoughts on the Sac State team, and the Fox family in the community. pic.twitter.com/X7EgRXAy28 – 12:32 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Re-watching last night’s 4th quarter, Trey Lyles made some great shots and moved really well off the ball. De’Aaron Fox made the right choice every play, either looking to score himself or for teammates. – 11:08 AM
Re-watching last night’s 4th quarter, Trey Lyles made some great shots and moved really well off the ball. De’Aaron Fox made the right choice every play, either looking to score himself or for teammates. – 11:08 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox and 50 Cent light the beam in Sacramento following the 22nd win of the season, moving up to 4th in the Western Conference standings. @De’Aaron Fox @50cent pic.twitter.com/0QMQJWfkOZ – 3:13 AM
De’Aaron Fox and 50 Cent light the beam in Sacramento following the 22nd win of the season, moving up to 4th in the Western Conference standings. @De’Aaron Fox @50cent pic.twitter.com/0QMQJWfkOZ – 3:13 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox raves about the 4th quarter production from Trey Lyles, talks about punching first in the 4th quarter to bury the Rockets and move to 4th in the Western Conference Standings. pic.twitter.com/JolLCd9tF5 – 1:27 AM
De’Aaron Fox raves about the 4th quarter production from Trey Lyles, talks about punching first in the 4th quarter to bury the Rockets and move to 4th in the Western Conference Standings. pic.twitter.com/JolLCd9tF5 – 1:27 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
“I think we had an excellent fourth quarter. I think we defended well.” -De’Aaron Fox – 12:43 AM
“I think we had an excellent fourth quarter. I think we defended well.” -De’Aaron Fox – 12:43 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox with his 24th 20-point outing of the season as he buries a triple to put Sacramento up 105-101 with 7:44 to play. – 12:06 AM
De’Aaron Fox with his 24th 20-point outing of the season as he buries a triple to put Sacramento up 105-101 with 7:44 to play. – 12:06 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
It took 14 minutes of playing time but De’Aaron Fox is finally headed to the free throw line. – 11:02 PM
It took 14 minutes of playing time but De’Aaron Fox is finally headed to the free throw line. – 11:02 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Kings fans get cookies and De’Aaron Fox hits a transition three. – 10:35 PM
Kings fans get cookies and De’Aaron Fox hits a transition three. – 10:35 PM
More on this storyline
“Domas and Foxy, they are just not getting enough love. It’s a shame,” Brown claimed. “The triple-double he [Sabonis] had, the way he got it, I think Oscar Robertson was the only one who had a triple-double like that. To me, that’s absolutely amazing. And it’s not the one-off because it’s not his first triple-double. So, hopefully, sooner than later these guys start getting the appropriate love from around the league that they deserve. -via BasketNews / January 14, 2023
Justin Kubatko: Domantas Sabonis last night: 
25 PTS 14 REB 9 AST He’s recorded 18 consecutive double-doubles, the longest such streak by a King since the franchise moved to Sacramento in 1985. Sabonis over that span: 21.1 PPG 14.4 RPG 7.3 APG 63.7 FG% Read and subscribe: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… -via Twitter @jkubatko / January 12, 2023
25 PTS 14 REB 9 AST He’s recorded 18 consecutive double-doubles, the longest such streak by a King since the franchise moved to Sacramento in 1985. Sabonis over that span: 21.1 PPG 14.4 RPG 7.3 APG 63.7 FG% Read and subscribe: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… -via Twitter @jkubatko / January 12, 2023
Jason Anderson: Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis has recorded his 18th consecutive double-double vs. the Houston Rockets, extending his own franchise record. He has 12 points, 12 rebounds and six assists. -via Twitter @JandersonSacBee / January 12, 2023
Magic Johnson: The two point guards we should be talking about for the All Star Game are De’Aaron Fox (averaging 24 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists) and Jalen Brunson (averaging 22 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists). As of today, both players have their teams in the playoffs. -via Twitter @MagicJohnson / January 11, 2023
Jason Anderson: Kings coach Mike Brown’s response to De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis being outside the top 10 in fan voting for the All-Star Game: “Them fans don’t know what they’re talking about.” -via Twitter @JandersonSacBee / January 9, 2023