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Arvydas Sabonis started his NBA career in 1995, after being drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in 1986. He was unable to play in the NBA until 1995 due to visa restrictions. He played for the Trail Blazers from 1995 to 2001, and was named to the NBA All-Star team in 1996 and 1997. He also won the NBA's Most Improved Player award in 1996.