Arvydas Sabonis is a Lithuanian basketball legend who is widely considered one of the greatest European players of all time. He was a 7-foot-3 center who was known for his exceptional passing skills and court vision. He was a master of the pick-and-roll, often setting up his teammates for easy baskets.

Sabonis began his professional career in his native Lithuania in 1981, playing for Žalgiris Kaunas. He was a dominant force in the Soviet Union, winning three consecutive MVP awards from 1983 to 1985. He also helped lead the Soviet Union to a gold medal in the 1988 Olympics.

In 1989, Sabonis was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers, but he was unable to join the team due to political reasons. He eventually joined the team in 1995, but by then he was already 34 years old and had suffered a number of serious injuries. Despite this, he was still able to make an impact, averaging 14.5 points and 8.1 rebounds per game in his first season.

Sabonis continued to play for the Trail Blazers until 1999, when he signed with the Spanish team Real Madrid. He played for Real Madrid until 2003, when he retired from professional basketball.

Throughout his career, Sabonis was a four-time All-Star, a two-time Euroscar Player of the Year, and a two-time FIBA European Player of the Year. He was also inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011.

Sabonis is remembered as one of the greatest European players of all time, and his legacy continues to live on in the hearts of basketball fans around the world.

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