Hall of Fame center Arvydas Sabonis showed the young Lithuanian national team that he still has the magic touch, sinking a half-court hook shot with the greatest of ease prior to practice.

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Sabonis was known for his exquisite touch and deft ability to find the open man as a pivot-style center for the Portland Trail Blazers, abilities which he clearly hasn't lost since retiring in 2005.

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The legend will likely show his tricks to the trade to fellow center Jonas Valanciunas, who will be in the forefront of the national team's run to EuroBasket 2017 after his prominent run with the Toronto Raptors.

Teaching the ins and outs of this beautifully-traced hook shot would go long ways for improving Valanciunas' scoring output this summer — just don't expect him to hit these half-court hookers like this national treasure does.