Sabonis says goodbye to Indiana: 'I will never forget the memories made in this city' / News - Basketnews.com

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Domantas Sabonis, who moved from Indiana Pacers to Sacramento Kings on a trade deal, said goodbye to the Eastern Conference club.

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The Lithuanian big man shared a farewell message on social media, thanking the franchise for the past 4.5 years.

"Indy! The last five years have been nothing but amazing and it will always hold a place in my heart," wrote Sabonis. "I am forever grateful for my experience here and the lessons I learned. You let me grow into the person and player I am today.

You welcomed me and stuck with us through it all and I loved every part of it Pacer Nation," continued the 25-year-old. "The relationships I made will last a lifetime and I will never forget the memories made in this city. To all my teammates, coaches, fans, and the whole organization… Thank you!"

Sabonis left a vivid trace in the Pacers' history. The Lithuanian stood out the most in terms of triple-doubles, collecting 18 of them and taking the first spot firmly.

The two-time NBA All-Star is also the Pacers' leader in the shooting percentage. He converted 55% of shots during his time with the Indiana club. In second place is Dale Davis with 54.3% accuracy, while T.J. Warren is the third (53.5%).

Sabonis played a total of 319 games in the regular season with the Pacers jersey and scored 5,199 points (16.3 on average).

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