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Mike Brown on Domantas Sabonis, De'Aaron Fox All-Star snubs: 'It really baffles me'

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Brown didn’t mince words when asked if he was surprised Fox and Sabonis were bypassed by his fellow NBA coaches, who are tasked with selecting All-Star reserves. “It should be surprising for anybody,” Brown said. “You’re talking about historic numbers. Not only that, I think we might be the only top-six team in both conferences to not have one All-Star, and I ain’t that good of a fricking coach. I got no magic dust to put on these guys. I’ve got fricking players and that’s what baffles me. It really baffles me.”
Source: Sacramento Bee

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Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Another triple-double for Jokic; Bogdanovic, Sabonis, Sengun strong in wins
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:15 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Another triple-double for Jokic; Bogdanovic, Sabonis, Sengun strong in wins
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:14 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Another triple-double for Jokic; Bogdanovic, Sabonis, Sengun strong in wins
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:13 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Another triple-double for Jokic; Bogdanovic, Sabonis, Sengun strong in wins
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:12 AM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
NEW: From the Pacers’ third straight loss:
– Haliburton plays off bench, says “this shit just sucks”
– Shifting lineups
– Mathurin returns, shines
– Why Nembhard didn’t play
– Siakam feeling out his new team
– Sabonis makes history against former team
fieldhousefiles.com/p/tyrese-halib… pic.twitter.com/HMusMSI9sh – 12:24 AM

Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
👑NEW LOCKED ON KINGS POD👑
🏀Kings had the perfect All-Star snub response.
🏀Domantas Sabonis keeps making history.
🏀Kings aren’t trading Harrison Barnes?
💻youtu.be/ilBTsuv8FMU
🎙bit.ly/LOKPODS pic.twitter.com/96cPxlBeXI – 11:48 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Updated @sacbee_news story with quotes from De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis following the Sacramento Kings’ win over the Indiana Pacers. Here’s what Fox and Sabonis said about their All-Star snubbings … and more from a salty Mike Brown ⬇
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 11:12 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Mike Brown just said De’Aaron Fox had ELEVEN deflections tonight vs. Indiana.
Note: SGA leads the NBA with 3.6 deflections per game. – 10:23 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Mike Brown ‘baffled’ by De’Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis All-Star snubs as Kings top Pacers
Reporting from Indianapolis for @sacbee_news. Still hoping to talk to Fox and Sabonis. Check back for updates ⬇
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 10:07 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
4 Kings finished with 20+ points.
Sabonis: 26
Fox: 25
Monk: 23
Barnes: 22
Plus 15 for Huerter and 13 for Lyles. – 10:02 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
This balanced team win by Sacramento tonight, led by De’Aaron Fox & Domantas Sabonis, is the perfect response to the All-Star snubs.
Kings take the disrespect, turn around, and show how great they are as a group. All while beating one of the NBA’s darling teams in the same city… pic.twitter.com/PmPmIknQE2 – 9:59 PM

Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
The Kings had four players score 20+ points in their win vs. the Pacers 😤
Domantas Sabonis:
▪26 PTS | 12 REB | 7 AST
Sacramento improves to 28-19. pic.twitter.com/CqbKAZQjXU – 9:58 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Kings tonight:
Sabonis — 26 PTS | 12 REB | 7 AST
Fox — 25 PTS | 6 STL | 2 BLK
Monk — 23 PTS | 5 REB | 6 AST
Barnes — 22 PTS | 3 STL | 4 3P pic.twitter.com/b6zC0RGLbp – 9:58 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers led by 1 after 1, then the Kings took control the rest of the way in a 133-122 win.
They had FOUR 20-point scorers (Sabonis, Barnes, Fox). Mathurin led all players with 31.
Pacers had 21 turnovers — and have now lost 3 in a row, 8 of 12.
Next: Sun. at CHA. – 9:58 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Domas Sabonis (20-12-7) has recorded his 30th consecutive double-double — a single-season franchise record.
He overtakes the record from Indy native Oscar Robertson. – 9:43 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Double-double for Sabonis. That is his 30th consecutive double-double. 20 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists. – 9:40 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis has his 30th consecutive double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds vs. the Indiana Pacers, breaking Oscar Robertson’s single-season franchise record. – 9:39 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Big time triple for Huerter off the Sabonis dish. – 9:34 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings lead 99-88 heading to the fourth. Sabonis has 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Barnes is up to 19 points. Fox has 17 points and Monk has 15 off the bench. – 9:22 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Monk to Sabonis. Malik has found himself. Kings pulling away. – 9:13 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
I need Jokic, Sabonis, Sengun in some kinda passing version of HORSE – 9:00 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
De’Aaron Fox is one steal away from his career high of six. – 8:58 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Sabonis finally gets the Kings on the board in the third. 76-64 Kings lead. Pacers still haven’t scored in the third, two and a half minutes in. – 8:55 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
5 steals for De’Aaron Fox. Kings up 12. – 8:55 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
De’Aaron Fox playing some AGGRESSIVE defense tonight. He’s up to five steals after ripping it from Siakam. – 8:55 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings lead 71-64 at the half. Sabonis has 14 points, but his double-double streak is in jeopardy. Monk and Fox have 13 each. Barnes is up to 11 points. – 8:38 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Halftime: Kings 71, Pacers 64
Kings: 58.3% FG | 6-17 3FG
Pacers: 63.6% FG | 4-11 3FG
Sabonis: 14 points | 5-6 FG
Fox: 13 points, 6-12 FG
Monk: 13 points | 5-7 FG
Mathurin: 12 points
Hield: 10 points
Haliburton: 7 points – 8:38 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Balanced attack for the Kings in that 71-point first half.
Sabonis: 14 points
Fox: 13 points
Monk: 13 points
Barnes: 11 points – 8:37 PM
Tony East @TonyREast
Kings lead 71-64 at the break. Feels a bit like the first half in Boston — Pacers scored well, but still trail because their defense was miserable. 14 points for Sabonis, 13 for Fox, 12 for Mathurin. – 8:36 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Just turn on The Beam for 5 minutes every time Mike Brown wins a challenge. – 8:34 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Mike Brown wins the challenge. – 8:34 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
We have a Mike Brown challenge. – 8:32 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Domantas Sabonis just stole a pass from Tyrese Haliburton, took it down the floor, split a double-team and was fouled at the rim.
Boring player. – 8:20 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
1Q: Pacers 39, Kings 38
We have a shootout. De’Aaron Fox has 11 points, Harrison Barnes nine and Malik Monk eight. T.J. McConnell is giving the Kings the business again with seven points, four assists and two steals. We haven’t even seen Tyrese Haliburton yet. – 8:06 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings trail the Pacers 39-38 after 1Q. De’Aaron Fox leads with 11 points. Harrison Barnes has nine points and Malik Monk has 8 off the bench. – 8:05 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Oh yeah, Sabonis is eating tonight – 7:43 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Sabonis with the hammer. All tied up at 6-6. – 7:43 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Sabonis is in serious discomfort after landing hard on his right arm/elbow. Remember, though, he’s a lefty.
He scored on a fierce dunk the next time down. – 7:43 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Did Sacramento’s Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox deserve to make the All-Star roster? 🤔
@JakeLFischer and @YourManDevine argue their case on the latest episode of No Cap Room.
📺: youtu.be/U0_1WGX6R1w
🍎: tinyurl.com/ybewnznp
✳: tinyurl.com/5n9at87p pic.twitter.com/5r3UZrC1vC – 7:43 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Sabonis took a nasty fall in the opening minute. Looks like the right shoulder is bothering him but he’s staying in the game. – 7:42 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Domantas Sabonis scores in the post immediately. – 7:41 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings get on the board first with a Sabonis drive to the rim. – 7:41 PM
Tony East @TonyREast
Domoantas Sabonis limping a bit after a collision with Isaiah Jackson but he’s staying in the game. – 7:41 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Starters:
Fox
Huerter
Barnes
Murray
Sabonis – 7:40 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis warming up for tonight’s Kings-Pacers game in Indianapolis. pic.twitter.com/D1HDBwGq3N – 6:56 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Asked Kings coach Mike Brown if the NBA should consider changes to the All-Star selection process.
“Yeah, they should just let me vote. That’s it. Just one vote. I’ll get it right.” – 6:15 PM
Tony East @TonyREast
Mike Brown praises Chris Duarte’s defense he’s shown with the Kings so far. Reiterates that he’s still inexperienced and is developing nicely with Sacramento. – 6:07 PM
Tony East @TonyREast
“Everyone knows that they’re more than deserving of getting a nod for the game,” Kings head coach Mike Brown says of Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox not being All-Stars. “It was wrong… they just want to win. They’re not going to sit around and cry about it.” – 6:04 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
I’m taking Sabonis, Gobert, & Jokic to combine for over 39.5 rebounds for my Big Man Rebound Parlay tonight! You can ride with me on @ESPNBET 👀👀 pic.twitter.com/x1g40A9lKi – 5:21 PM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Kings coach Mike Brown says leaving De’Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis off the All-Star team is a ‘glaring wrongdoing’
nbcsports.com/nba/news/kings… – 5:04 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Story: Who were the biggest 2024 All-Star snubs? Our @hoopshype list is headlined by Sacramento Kings stars Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox. More snubs and the cases for each player from colleague @FrankUrbina_ below.
👉🏼 hoopshype.com/lists/biggest-… pic.twitter.com/7EWMbBpqzj – 3:44 PM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Arvydas Sabonis predicting a second EuroLeague win this week for Zalgiris? 👀😅 pic.twitter.com/fDWso6zzPF – 1:30 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings vs. Pacers: Tyrese Haliburton, Domantas Sabonis, injury updates and scouting reports ⬇
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 12:46 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
Just catching up with All-Star noms. 2 Lakers and 0 Kings = absurd. Compare the 3-thru-12 Kings with 3-thru-12 Lakers… pretty even right? Sac is 27-19, LAL is 25-25. Come on.
Also: Towns over Sabonis 👎
BUT — I think this is ultimately great for Sac. CHIP ON THE SHOULDER TIME. – 10:25 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
The Domantas Sabonis snub was bad.
These were even worse:
hoopshype.com/lists/biggest-… – 8:40 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
The #NBAAllStar reserves have been announced
Domantas Sabonis is arguably the biggest snub
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:59 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
I had De’Aaron Fox and Lauri Marrkannen in front of KAT personally, but he’s had a worthy season. – 7:12 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis both snubbed for Western Conference All-Star team. – 7:09 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Wow. No disrespect to KAT and the T-Wolves, but I didn’t have him getting in over Domantas Sabonis or De’Aaron Fox – 7:08 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
From Kings:
With his 3-point field goal at the 10:49 mark of the third quarter tonight at Miami, De’Aaron Fox has made 120 3s this season in just 39 games, setting a career high for made 3s in a single season.
His previous high was 119 3s during the 2022-23 season. – 8:54 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
De’Aaron Fox pull-up transition three gives the Kings the lead early in the 3rd quarter.
Sacramento was down 18 at one point. – 8:53 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Fox, Sabonis and Barnes with a combined 5 points so far.
De’Aaron Fox has 5 points… – 8:22 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
De’Aaron Fox had a career-best 119 made threes in 73 games last year.
De’Aaron Fox has 119 made threes in 39 games this year.
He’s taking nearly 8 a game and shooting 38.6% from three. It’s a REALLY impressive jump he’s made. – 11:20 AM

More on this storyline

Dave Mason: Malik Monk on Fox and Sabonis not making the All-Star team: “I wasn’t surprised, man because a lot of people be sleeping on Sac. We just gotta keep waking them up. If we keep waking them up it won’t be like this for long.” pic.twitter.com/cOm5sICeZ8 -via Twitter @DeuceMason / February 3, 2024
Fox and Sabonis were considered two of the biggest All-Star snubs when reserves were announced Thursday. Brown was stunned by the decision given the numbers Fox and Sabonis have put up for the Kings, who are fifth in the Western Conference. “Everybody knows that they’re more than deserving of getting a nod for the game,” Brown said. “They both have historic numbers that people in the past, anybody in the past that had those specific numbers, they were in the game, and so for them not to get the nod, obviously, in my opinion, it was wrong.” -via Sacramento Bee / February 3, 2024
“For me, I had no feelings,” Fox said. “I get to take a break, but for Domas, I definitely think he deserves to be there. He’s almost averaging a triple-double. I’m seeing stuff on Twitter like he’s putting up numbers that only (Nikola) Jokic and Wilt (Chamberlain) have put up, and I think he’s top 10 in the MVP race. I think the other nine guys were all All-Stars, so I definitely think he deserves to be there.” -via Sacramento Bee / February 3, 2024

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