Billed as the best big man in the world, highly decorated international superstar Arvydas Sabonis had to overcome politics, war, an NBA veto and the KGB to eventually make his debut in the United States at the age of 31. Hear personal accounts and never-before-heard stories from those involved in scouting, evaluating, drafting and eventually landing the Lithuanian Legend.

Coming To America: The Acquisition of Arvydas Sabonis

In the final part of the two-part series, we pick up where we left off in the Arvydas Sabonis saga: His arrival and impact in the NBA.

Guests include David Stern, Brian Grant, PJ Carlesimo, Chris Dudley and Bob Whitsitt.

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The 31-Year-Old Rookie: Arvydas Sabonis Bursts Onto NBA Scene

The Rasta Monsta: Brian Grant's Legacy in Rip City

The Spirit of '77, Part One

The latest edition of "The Trail" podcast focuses on Hall of Fame coach Dr. Jack Ramsay, who led the Trail Blazers to their only NBA Championship in 1977.

Dr. Jack Ramsay

Unlike any other pod in Rip City, The Trail unearths stories of Trail Blazers lore. Listen to any episode at any time - we promise these evergreen documentaries will never go stale. You'll hear from the people closest to each story, reaction from fans off the street and insight from household names.

Topics Include: 

» Origins of the Pinwheel
» The Definition of Rip City
» The 1992 NBA Draft Held in Portland
» Steve Blake's 14 First-Quarter Assists
» 'The Shot' from Damian Lillard
» Electing a Mayor of Rip City
» President Ford's Cameo at Memorial Coliseum 

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