I just want to say that no one really cares or cared about the weed. If you were actually from Portland you would know that the Blazers mean everything to that town. It’s the only major sport in Portland. The team were like gods to Portlanders.

News flash, homeboy. White people were afraid to smoke weed in the area as well. It was not decriminalized in Portland until the tail end of this era. Also, dudes were arrested on the 5, crossing state lines. Shit had to do with the flashy car more than anything. While the lack of diversity and racial history of…

I don't understand why you felt the need to spin this racially. Isn't it enough that a team starts losing and commits multiple crimes, treating the fans disrespectfully? THATS what changed.

You totally glossed over the real reasons that Blazer fans disliked this team. Domestic violence, rape, dog fighting, abuse of refs and teammates, and a general disdain for the fans. It’s fine that you want to label fans hypocrites for judging these guys for getting busted for weed, but there were a ton of other…

This article is flaming hot garbage. As someone born and raised in SE Portland I must say you are not the person to provide insight on one of the greatest eras in NBA history. You could have just linked this article: (which shits all over yours)

I was about to post a blow by blow counter to this but instead I’ll offer this - I grew up right outside of Portland and still live in the state. However, I lived in Washington, DC for three years. Would y’all like me to tell all about Washington DC and the Wizards? I’m pretty much an expert after three years.

Racism—nice. You stay classy, Jezebel.