When the 2025-2026 season started, the Sacramento Kings were in trouble at the five. They had one All-Star, a couple of rookies, and bench filler. With half the season in the bag, the Kings now have four reliable big men to work with, which has already changed the way the team both scores and defends.
Domantas Sabonis is a good center in a number of ways. He's an incredible rebounder, not to mention an elite scorer and playmaker when the offense is run through him. The problem is that he's not much on defense, which is a major issue when your team needs elite rim protection.