How the father of Domas Arvydas hilariously reacted to the star’s Netflix show originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
There’s nothing like a humorous dad reaction.
That’s exactly what Kings star Domantas Sabonis gleaned from his father, FIBA and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Arvydas Sabonis, when he asked if he could reach Netflix cameras.
Speaking to Kay Adams on the “Up & Adams” show, Sabonis detailed how his father reacted to appearing on “Inception 5” by Netflix, a new series that follows five NBA superstars, including the big man from Sacramento.
“My dad is old school,” Sabonis told Adams. “He’s like, ‘I don’t know.’ I’m like, ‘Dad, you have to film for two seconds.’ He’s like, ‘Really?’ It was harder to get him on camera.”
Now, that’s not exactly how Sabonis’ mother and the rest of his family reacted.
They are, shall we say, much more open to the idea.
“But I know what we’re thinking as a family,” Sabonis added. “We’re closed behind cameras and stuff. So, doing this and being the first in my family to put our name out there.
“My mom understands; she’s like, ‘It’s a whole different time. You have to do it; take advantage.’”
The elder Sabonis is no stranger to cameras, though.
The Hall of Fame center was selected #24 overall in the 1995 NBA Draft by the Portland TrailBlazers, where he earned All-Rookie First Team honors. Additionally, he led the Lithuanian national team to back-to-back bronze medal finishes at the 1992 and 1996 Olympics.
You see, the elder Sabonis is, in fact, old school, and if his off-the-court filming preferences weren’t proof of that, his thoughts on the modern game — the “soft” fouls and all — will put any doubts to rest.
“Probably all of what you just said,” Sabonis concluded. “All that stuff. Like, just go out and play. It’s a game. It’s not that complicated. So when he hears all this stuff, he’s like, ‘How is this even possible?!’”
