Sabonis won't defend his Skills Challenge title, plans to rest and relax instead

He's participated in All-Star Saturday night the past two years, finishing second and first, respectively, in the Skills Challenge.

Domas Sabonis beat Nikola Vucevic in the Skills Challenge final. (Photo: PS&E/NBAE)

After back-to-back All-Star appearances, Pacers center Domantas Sabonis was not selected by the Eastern Conference coaches as a reserve for the 2022 All-Star game. Scheduled to be in Cleveland Feb. 18-20, Sabonis has other plans.

Since he won’t be playing in the game, he a…