Last Updated on August 6, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Arvydas Sabonis’ career statistics are summarized on this page across every season documented in HeatingUp. The data provides a numerical record of his career production, with all figures sourced from HeatingUp, covering his professional seasons in the Soviet League, Spanish ACB League, and NBA with Žalgiris Kaunas, Fórum Valladolid, Real Madrid, and the Portland Trail Blazers from 1981 to 2003.
Arvydas Sabonis — NBA career statistics per game:
| Year | Team | Age | G | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | FGA | FG% | 3PA | 3P% | FTA | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-96 | POR | 31 | 73 | 21 | 23.8 | 14.5 | 8.1 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 9.9 | .545 | 1.4 | .375 | 4.2 | .757 |
| 1996-97 | POR | 32 | 69 | 68 | 25.5 | 13.4 | 7.9 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 9.5 | .498 | 1.9 | .371 | 4.2 | .777 |
| 1997-98 | POR | 33 | 73 | 73 | 32.0 | 16.0 | 10.0 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 2.6 | 11.3 | .493 | 1.6 | .261 | 5.5 | .798 |
| 1998-99 | POR | 34 | 50 | 48 | 27.0 | 12.1 | 7.9 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 9.6 | .485 | 0.5 | .292 | 3.5 | .771 |
| 1999-00 | POR | 35 | 66 | 61 | 25.6 | 11.8 | 7.8 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 9.1 | .505 | 0.3 | .368 | 3.0 | .843 |
| 2000-01 | POR | 36 | 61 | 42 | 21.3 | 10.1 | 5.4 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 8.5 | .479 | 0.2 | .067 | 2.6 | .776 |
| 2002-03 | POR | 38 | 78 | 1 | 15.5 | 6.1 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 4.6 | .476 | 0.1 | .500 | 2.1 | .787 |
| Career | — | — | 470 | 314 | 24.2 | 12.0 | 7.3 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 8.9 | .500 | 0.9 | .328 | 3.6 | .786 |
Arvydas Sabonis — NBA career totals:
| Year | Team | Age | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | 3PA | 3PM | FTA | FTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-96 | POR | 31 | 73 | 21 | 1735 | 1058 | 588 | 130 | 64 | 78 | 154 | 723 | 394 | 104 | 39 | 305 | 231 |
| 1996-97 | POR | 32 | 69 | 68 | 1762 | 928 | 547 | 146 | 63 | 84 | 151 | 658 | 328 | 132 | 49 | 287 | 223 |
| 1997-98 | POR | 33 | 73 | 73 | 2333 | 1167 | 729 | 218 | 65 | 80 | 190 | 826 | 407 | 115 | 30 | 405 | 323 |
| 1998-99 | POR | 34 | 50 | 48 | 1349 | 606 | 393 | 119 | 34 | 63 | 85 | 478 | 232 | 24 | 7 | 175 | 135 |
| 1999-00 | POR | 35 | 66 | 61 | 1688 | 778 | 513 | 118 | 43 | 78 | 97 | 598 | 302 | 19 | 7 | 198 | 167 |
| 2000-01 | POR | 36 | 61 | 42 | 1299 | 616 | 331 | 91 | 40 | 62 | 85 | 516 | 247 | 15 | 1 | 156 | 121 |
| 2002-03 | POR | 38 | 78 | 1 | 1209 | 476 | 335 | 142 | 61 | 49 | 75 | 361 | 172 | 6 | 3 | 164 | 129 |
| Career | — | — | 470 | 314 | 11375 | 5629 | 3436 | 964 | 370 | 494 | 837 | 4160 | 2082 | 415 | 136 | 1690 | 1329 |
Arvydas Sabonis — NBA career evolution:
| Year | Team | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK | Impact Index* | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-96 | POR | Floor-Spacer & Post Hub | 23.8 | Secondary Scorer | 14.5 | 8.1 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 13.2 | Rookie NBA season at age 31; big impact off bench; stretch 5 role |
| 1996-97 | POR | Starting Post Anchor | 25.5 | Secondary Scorer | 13.4 | 7.9 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 12.8 | Became starter; more touches, still highly efficient |
| 1997-98 | POR | Central Offensive Hub | 32.0 | High Usage Facilitator | 16.0 | 10.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 15.5 | Peak NBA year; full starter role; orchestrated offense from high post |
| 1998-99 | POR | Short-Season Anchor | 27.0 | Secondary Scorer | 12.1 | 7.9 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 12.2 | Lockout year; older but still efficient and active defensively |
| 1999-00 | POR | Low-Post Connector | 25.6 | Low Usage Support | 11.8 | 7.8 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 11.6 | Slight production dip, playing in deeper rotation |
| 2000-01 | POR | Aging Facilitator | 21.3 | Low Usage Connector | 10.1 | 5.4 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 9.4 | Minutes drop; relied more on feel and passing |
| 2002-03 | POR | Veteran Bench Anchor | 15.5 | Minimal Usage | 6.1 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 6.8 | Came out of retirement at age 38; deep bench role |