Dino Radja: “I have to say that I am very proud to be one of the pioneers who opened the road for everybody to NBA. Because, before Drazen Petrovic, Divac, Toni Kukoc, Sabonis, myself… There was no belief in European players… that they can succeed. Afterward, we came in and showed everybody that we can succeed, and now the NBA is open. If you see how many international players are in the NBA right now, it is a huge number.”
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Considering your dad [Arvydas] had such an accomplished career in the NBA and overseas, how did he shape you into the player you are? Domantas Sabonis His passing, the way he would lead teams and his toughness. Before and after his injuries, he showed up every day and played. We might feel sore after games. But we haven’t been through what he’s been through. It’s about being professional and taking care of your body. He’s always saying, ‘Get treatment, get ice and everything you need.’ It doesn’t matter how good you are. If you’re not healthy and can’t play on the court, no one cares. Make sure you’re always available.
The All-Time NBA First and Second European Teams were announced, as voted for by fans in Europe and a blue-ribbon panel of European media, broadcasters, influencers and celebrities. Dirk Nowitzki, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Pau Gasol, Tony Parker and Luka Doncic were named to the First Team while Nikola Jokic, Toni Kukoc, Drazen Petrovic, Pedja Stojakovic and Arvydas Sabonis were named to the Second Team.
Arvydas Sabonis on Russia: 'We will never be able to believe these liars ever again in our lives'
The legendary Lithuanian basketball player Arvydas Sabonis expressed his opinion as well. “I don’t communicate with Russians. I chatted with Alexander Volkov, other Ukrainians. They are all out of balance,” Sabonis told Rokas Pakenas of 15min.lt. “Propaganda did not begin yesterday. Everyone got used to living well. And when it’s good, it’s good – what to change. We will never be able to believe these liars ever again in our lives. Pigeons of peace… A country of peace! Is there such peace here? To bomb children and free people? No words. I have no desire to communicate with them.”
When Russians invaded Ukraine and started the war, many famous basketball people went publicly to address Russia’s violence and aggression. The legendary Lithuanian basketball player Arvydas Sabonis expressed his opinion as well.
“I don’t communicate with Russians. I chatted with Alexander Volkov, other Ukrainians. They are all out of balance,” Sabonis told Rokas Pakenas of 15min.lt. “Propaganda did not begin yesterday. Everyone got used to living well. And when it’s good, it’s good – what to change.
Sabonis also added: “Statistics show that 70% of people in Russia support this war. Of course, I hope this number is much lower. But the fact that my word will change little there. You cannot do much. Who understands the situation – understands it. And you will not change the opinion of others. Russia has shown the whole world that we cannot believe in this country.”
