1988 Arvydas Sabonis #15 Soviet Union Retro Basketball Jersey

Arvydas Sabonis wore #15 for the Soviet Union national team at the 1988 Seoul Olympics — one of the most physically and technically imposing centres in the history of international basketball. At 7'3" with the passing ability of a point guard, Sabonis was ahead of his time in ways the NBA only fully understood when he finally joined the Portland Trail Blazers in 1995 at the age of 30, after years of injury and Soviet-era restrictions on emigration to professional leagues.

The Soviet Union won gold at Seoul, with Sabonis's combination of size, skill and court vision central to their success. His 1988 season is considered the peak of his powers before Achilles injuries and the weight of years diminished him. Players who faced him in his prime — including Larry Bird, who called him the best centre he ever played against — consistently say the NBA saw only a fraction of what he was. This 1988 Soviet Union #15 jersey is from that peak.

Product Details

• Type: Fan-made retro basketball jersey
• Player: Arvydas Sabonis #15 — Soviet Union
• Era: 1988 Seoul Olympics — gold medal, the greatest European centre ever
• Material: Breathable mesh polyester
• Features: Stitched name and number, sleeveless cut, reinforced side panels
• Sizes: Multiple sizes available — select above

Dispatch

Made to order. Production takes 10–14 business days, with delivery on top. Ships worldwide.

Care

Machine wash cold, hang dry. Do not iron directly on stitched areas.