Portland Trail Blazers (original) (raw)
The Portland Trail Blazers are a National Basketball Association team based in Portland, Oregon.
Founded: 1970
Home Arena: Rose Garden Arena
Uniform colors: Red and black
Logo design: A difficult-to-describe combination of lines that sort of form the letters "P" and "B" intertwined
NBA Championships: 1977
Owner: Paul Allen
Recent Franchise history
After nine years as president and general manager, Bob Whitsitt announced his departure from the Trail Blazers on May 7, 2003, stating that he was retiring to focus his attention on the Seattle Seahawks NFL team. However, he had been the subject of continuous criticism from the team's fans and both the local and national press for team performance on the court, as well as player legal troubles off the court. The Blazers announced Steve Patterson as team president June 18, 2003 and announced that John Nash would become general manager on July 15.
Players of note
Basketball Hall of Famers:
- Drazen Petrovic
- Bill Walton
- Lenny Wilkens
Not to be forgotten:
- Fernando Martin
- Scottie Pippen
- Terry Porter
- Ramon Ramos
- Cliff Robinson
- Arvydas Sabonis
- Detlef Schrempf
- Bonzi Wells
Retired numbers:
- 1 Larry Weinberg (founding owner)
- 13 David Twardzik
- 15 Larry Steele
- 20 Maurice Lucas
- 22 Clyde Drexler
- 32 Bill Walton
- 36 Lloyd Neal
- 45 Geoff Petrie
- 77 Dr. Jack Ramsay (coach; won the team's first and only title in 1977)
Current stars:
- Dale Davis
- Zach Randolph
- Damon Stoudamire
- Rasheed Wallace
Coaches and others
Basketball Hall of Famers:
- Dr. Jack Ramsay
- Lenny Wilkens