Name: Coming To America: The Acquisition of Arvydas Sabonis by The Trail
Duration: 33 min 10 s
Description: 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.

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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

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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Coming To America: The Acquisition of Arvydas Sabonis

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