Venue: Rose Garden Arena
Championships: 1
Head Coach: Nate McMillan
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Trailblazers Corner
The Portland Trailblazers are a professional basketball team in the National Basketball Association (the NBA). The Portland Trailblazers play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference with four other teams: the Utah Jazz, the Denver Nuggets, the Seattle SuperSonics and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
History
The Portland Trailblazers were founded in 1970 and are currently the only major professional sports team in the State of Oregon. Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has owned the Portland Trailblazers franchise since 1988. The Portland Trailblazers won only 29 games in their inaugural season in 1970-1971 and the team did not qualify for post-season play for the first 6 seasons in the NBA. Ironically, following the 1976-1977 NBA season, when the Portland Trailblazers recorded its first winning season and advanced to the playoffs for the first time in franchise history, the team went on to win its first and only NBA Championship. New head coach Jack Ramsay and emerging superstar center Bill Walton helped pave the way for the magical championship season. New draft pick Maurice Lucas also played a vital role in the championship quest. Starting in April 1977, the Portland Trailblazers embarked on a sellout streak of 814 games – the longest in NBA history and the franchise seemed poised to establish a long-lasting dynasty. After starting the 1977-1978 season with a record of 50-10, however, Bill Walton broke his foot and the team struggled to finish the season with a 58-24 record and the Seattle SuperSonics eliminated the Portland Trailblazers from post-season play with a 4-2 series win in the Conference Semifinals. Following the season, Bill Walton demanded a trade and when the Portland Trailblazers franchise did not consent to wish demands, Walton sat out the entire 1978-1979 season and left the team as a free agent during the subsequent off-season. Maurice Lucas also left the team following the 1979-1980 NBA season, and the dynasty was finished.
From 1982 through 2003, the Portland Trailblazers advanced to the NBA playoffs each and every season. Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler helped the Portland Trailblazers reach the NBA Finals following the 1989-1990 and 1991-1992 NBA seasons, but the Portland Trailblazers franchise could never capture that elusive 2nd NBA title. In 1990, the Detroit Pistons easily defeated the Portland Trailblazers 4-1 in the NBA Finals, while Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls defeated the Portland Trailblazers 4-2 in the 1992 NBA Finals. Since the 2002-2003 NBA season, the Portland Trailblazers have not recorded a winning record or advanced to post-season play.
The Portland Trailblazers have retired the following players’ numbers: Dave Twardzik’s #13; Lionel Hollins’ #14; Larry Steele’ #15; Maurice Lucas’ #20; Clyde Drexler’s #22; Bill Walton’s #32; Lloyd Neal’s #36 and Geoff Petrie’s #45. Two non-players have also been honored by the Portland Trailblazers: Team founder and owner (from 1970-1998) Larry Weinberg has been honored with the #1 although current players still wear jersey #1. Dr. Jack Ramsay, head coach during the Portland Trailblazers only Championship season in 1977, is honored with the #77.
Portland Trailblazers TV/Radio
All Portland Trailblazers basketball games can be seen on either the Comcast SportsNet Television Network or on NBC’s Portland affiliate network – KGW-8. NBC, ESPN and TNT may also televise Portland Trailblazers games based on the popularity of the game. Tune into the Portland Trailblazers Flagship radio network KXL 750 on your AM dial to catch each Portland Trailblazers basketball game on the radio.
Trailblazers 2007-2008 Outlook
The Portland Trailblazers were excited for the start of the 2007-2008 NBA season following the 1st round draft pick of Greg Oden in the June 2007 NBA draft. That excitement turned to shock when a pre-season injury forced Oden to undergo season-ending surgery to repair the issue. The Portland Trailblazers are a young team in rebuilding mode. The Portland Trailblazers have several young talented stars including Center LaMarcus Aldridge and Guards Jarrett Jack and Brandon Roy. Veterans Steve Blake, Raef LaFrentz and Joel Przybilla will provide much-needed experience to the young core. Because of the team’s youth, head coach Nate McMillan will have his work cut out for him to keep the team focused over the long NBA season. If McMillan can keep the team positive during the ups and downs of the long season, it will be a great way to start the re-building process for this young, talented team. If the mix of players can continue to gel as a team and play consistent, team-oriented defense throughout the long NBA season, the Portland Trailblazers could pull off a few surprise vicotires against better NBA teams that might overlook the talented Trailblazers. And the Trailblazers will eagerly await the return of Center Greg Oden in the hopes of turning things around even more for the 2008-2009 season.
Rose Garden Arena
The Portland Trailblazers play their home games at the Rose Garden Arena. The Rose Garden Arena opened in 1995. In addition to hosting Portland Trailblazers NBA home games, the Rose Garden Arena also hosts all of the home professional hockey games for the Portland Winter Hawks of the Western Hockey League and all of the professional lacrosse games for the Portland Lumber Jax of the National Lacrosse League (the NLL). The Rose Garden Arena has a seating capacity of 20,630 devoted die-hard Portland Trailblazers fans. The Rose Garden Arena has hosted numerous memorable events and concerts during its short existence including the 2005 U.S. Figure Skating Championships and the 2007 NLL All-Star Game. In 2009, the Rose Garden Arena will host the 1st and 2nd round game of the Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament.
Stadium: Rose Garden Arena
One Center Court
Portland, OR 97227
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