According to a report by Sean Cunningham, a reporter from "FOX 40 Sacramento", after the NBA Kings' new center Valenciunas was traded, it was not learned from the "breaking news" of his agent or the well-known reporter of "ESPN" Charania, but by his best friend and new teammate Sabonis himself.

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"He texted me and said, 'You're coming.'" I had just woken up, and I wanted to say, who is this? Then I realized, this is really cool. Valencunas recalled.

Valenciunas and Sabonis have an extraordinary relationship, the two have known each other since childhood, and together they have grown into basketball stars in Lithuania. Therefore, it was a special surprise to be able to have Sapoña act as the "King's Insider Agent" and personally inform his friends of the deal.

"Seriously, it's really cool," Valenciunas stressed again, "I've known him since I was younger, we've spent many summers together and played on the same team. Now, this is a new chapter. Valenciunas and Sabonis have been in the league for 22 seasons, but they have never played together in the NBA and are now teammates.

In addition, when the reporter asked who was more proficient in napping, Valenciunas humorously said, "Yes, he sleeps better than me." He slept for 4 hours at a nap. Seriously, though, you have to take care of your body, right? Sleep is the best way to recover. ”