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+====== Portland Trail Blazers ======
+===== Founding Year =====
+The Portland Trail Blazers were established in 1970 as an expansion team in the NBA.[([[https://www.nba.com/blazers/history|NBA]])]
+===== Only Championship Win =====
+The Blazers won their only NBA Championship in 1977, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers in six games.[([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/POR/1977.html|Basketball Reference]])]
+===== Bill Walton's MVP Season =====
+Center Bill Walton led the Blazers to their 1977 title and was named NBA Finals MVP that year.[([[https://www.nba.com/history/awards/finals-mvp|NBA]])]
+===== Rip City Origin =====
+The nickname "Rip City" originated in 1971 when announcer Bill Schonely exclaimed it during a game-winning shot.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29000000/rip-city-origins-portland-trail-blazers-nickname|ESPN]])]
+===== Longest Winning Streak =====
+The Blazers hold the NBA record for the longest winning streak to start a season by a first-year coach, with 17 wins in 1977 under Jack Ramsay.[([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/POR/1978_games.html|Basketball Reference]])]
+===== Clyde Drexler's Legacy =====
+Clyde Drexler, a Blazers legend, led the team to the NBA Finals in 1990 and 1992, and his jersey number 22 is retired.[([[https://www.nba.com/blazers/history/retired-jerseys|NBA]])]
+===== Damian Lillard's Loyalty =====
+Damian Lillard spent 11 seasons with the Blazers, becoming the franchise's all-time leading scorer before being traded in 2023.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/38447892/damian-lillard-traded-milwaukee-bucks|ESPN]])]
+===== Moda Center Arena =====
+The team's home arena, Moda Center (formerly Rose Garden), opened in 1995 and is known for its passionate fanbase.[([[https://www.nba.com/blazers/moda-center|NBA]])]
+===== 1977 Parade Attendance =====
+Over 250,000 fans attended the 1977 championship parade in Portland, one of the largest gatherings in the city's history.[([[https://www.si.com/nba/2017/06/14/portland-trail-blazers-1977-nba-championship-anniversary|SI]])]
+===== Brandon Roy's Short Career =====
+Brandon Roy, a three-time All-Star, had his promising career cut short by knee injuries, retiring in 2011 after just five seasons.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/7459083/brandon-roy-retiring-knee-injuries|ESPN]])]
+===== Drafting Sam Bowie =====
+In the infamous 1984 NBA Draft, the Blazers selected Sam Bowie over Michael Jordan, a decision often cited as one of the biggest draft blunders.[([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_1984.html|Basketball Reference]])]
+===== Rasheed Wallace's Ejections =====
+Rasheed Wallace holds the NBA record for most technical fouls in a season (41 in 2000-01) while with the Blazers.[([[https://www.nba.com/news/history-technical-fouls|NBA]])]
+===== Western Conference Dominance =====
+The Blazers have won the Western Conference title three times: in 1977, 1990, and 1992.[([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/POR/|Basketball Reference]])]
+===== Pinwheel Logo =====
+The team's iconic pinwheel logo, introduced in 1970, symbolizes the five players on each side of the court.[([[https://www.nba.com/blazers/history/logo|NBA]])]
+===== Jail Blazers Era =====
+The early 2000s team, nicknamed the "Jail Blazers," was known for off-court controversies involving players like Damon Stoudamire and Bonzi Wells.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29000000/jail-blazers-era-portland-trail-blazers|ESPN]])]
+===== LaMarcus Aldridge's Tenure =====
+LaMarcus Aldridge holds the Blazers' record for most rebounds in a single game (30) and was a key player from 2006 to 2015.[([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/a/aldrila01.html|Basketball Reference]])]
+===== First NBA Game =====
+The Blazers played their first NBA game on October 16, 1970, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-112.[([[https://www.nba.com/blazers/history/first-game|NBA]])]
+===== Terry Porter's Assists =====
+Terry Porter is the Blazers' all-time leader in assists, with 5,319 during his 10 seasons with the team.[([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/p/portete01.html|Basketball Reference]])]
+===== 1999 Western Conference Finals =====
+In 1999, the Blazers staged a dramatic comeback from a 15-point deficit in Game 7 against the Lakers to reach the Finals.[([[https://www.nba.com/history/top-moments/1999-western-conference-finals-game-7|NBA]])]
+===== Dame Time Phenomenon =====
+Damian Lillard popularized "Dame Time," a clutch performance ritual where he taps his wrist during game-winning moments.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29000000/dame-time-explained|ESPN]])]
+===== Bill Schonely's Broadcasting =====
+Legendary announcer Bill Schonely called Blazers games from 1970 to 1998 and coined many team phrases.[([[https://www.nba.com/blazers/history/bill-schonely|NBA]])]
+===== 1974 Lottery Win =====
+The Blazers won the 1974 NBA Draft lottery and selected Bill Walton first overall, changing the franchise's trajectory.[([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_1974.html|Basketball Reference]])]
+===== Arvydas Sabonis's Late Arrival =====
+Lithuanian star Arvydas Sabonis joined the Blazers in 1995 at age 30, after years of international play and injuries.[([[https://www.nba.com/history/legends/profiles/arvydas-sabonis|NBA]])]
+===== 19-Game Winning Streak =====
+The Blazers had a 19-game winning streak in the 1977-78 season, the longest in franchise history.[([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/POR/1978_games.html|Basketball Reference]])]
+===== Greg Oden's Injury Woes =====
+No. 1 pick Greg Oden played only 82 games over five seasons due to knee injuries, often compared to the Bowie draft mistake.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29000000/greg-oden-injuries|ESPN]])]
+===== Maurice Lucas's Toughness =====
+Maurice Lucas, known as "The Enforcer," was a key part of the 1977 championship team and had his jersey retired.[([[https://www.nba.com/blazers/history/maurice-lucas|NBA]])]
+===== Fan Attendance Record =====
+The Blazers sold out 814 consecutive home games from 1977 to 1995, an NBA record at the time.[([[https://www.si.com/nba/2015/06/10/portland-trail-blazers-sellout-streak|SI]])]
+===== Scottie Pippen's Stint =====
+Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen played for the Blazers from 1999 to 2003, helping them reach the Western Conference Finals.[([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/p/pippesc01.html|Basketball Reference]])]
+===== 1970 Expansion Draft =====
+In the 1970 expansion draft, the Blazers selected players like Geoff Petrie, who became the team's first Rookie of the Year.[([[https://www.nba.com/history/expansion-draft-1970|NBA]])]
+===== Damian Lillard's 61-Point Game =====
+Lillard scored a career-high 61 points twice, tying the Blazers' single-game scoring record.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28500000/damian-lillard-61-points|ESPN]])]
+===== Jack Ramsay's Coaching =====
+Hall of Fame coach Jack Ramsay led the Blazers to their 1977 title and is the winningest coach in franchise history.[([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/coaches/ramsaja99c.html|Basketball Reference]])]
+===== Rose City Nickname =====
+Portland is called the "Rose City," and the team's arena was originally named the Rose Garden to reflect this.[([[https://www.nba.com/blazers/history/rose-garden|NBA]])]
+===== Zach Randolph's Early Days =====
+Zach Randolph began his career with the Blazers in 2001, earning the Most Improved Player award in 2004.[([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/r/randoza01.html|Basketball Reference]])]
+===== 1992 NBA Finals Loss =====
+The Blazers lost the 1992 Finals to Michael Jordan's Bulls, but Clyde Drexler's performance solidified his stardom.[([[https://www.nba.com/history/finals/1992|NBA]])]
+===== Brian Grant's Heart =====
+Brian Grant played through undiagnosed Parkinson's disease symptoms during his Blazers tenure and later became an advocate.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29000000/brian-grant-parkinsons|ESPN]])]
+===== 1978-79 Playoff Drought End =====
+After winning the title in 1977, the Blazers missed the playoffs only once in the next 21 seasons (1978-79).[[([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/POR/|Basketball Reference]])]
+===== Jerome Kersey's Dunks =====
+Jerome Kersey, a Blazers mainstay in the 1980s-90s, was known for his high-flying dunks and defensive prowess.[([[https://www.nba.com/blazers/history/jerome-kersey|NBA]])]
+===== 2020 Bubble Playoffs =====
+In the 2020 NBA Bubble, Damian Lillard averaged 37.6 points per game, earning Bubble MVP honors.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29600000/damian-lillard-bubble-mvp|ESPN]])]
+===== Petrie's Rookie Honor =====
+Geoff Petrie was co-Rookie of the Year in 1971, sharing the award with Dave Cowens.[([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/roy.html|Basketball Reference]])]
+===== Sustainability Efforts =====
+The Moda Center was the first NBA arena to achieve LEED Gold certification for green building practices in 2010.[([[https://www.nba.com/blazers/moda-center-sustainability|NBA]])]
+===== Rick Adelman's Coaching =====
+Rick Adelman coached the Blazers to two Finals appearances in the early 1990s and holds the second-most wins in team history.[([[https://www.basketball-reference.com/coaches/adelmri99c.html|Basketball Reference]])]
+===== Lillard's Buzzer-Beaters =====
+Damian Lillard hit two iconic series-ending buzzer-beaters: against Houston in 2014 and Oklahoma City in 2019.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29000000/damian-lillard-buzzer-beaters|ESPN]])]
+===== 1977 Finals Comeback =====
+In the 1977 Finals, the Blazers overcame a 2-0 deficit to win four straight games against the 76ers.[([[https://www.nba.com/history/finals/1977|NBA]])]
+===== Community Involvement =====
+The Blazers Foundation has donated millions to youth programs, education, and health initiatives in Oregon.[([[https://www.nba.com/blazers/foundation|NBA]])]
+===== Current Young Core =====
+As of 2025, the Blazers are rebuilding around young talents like Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe after the Lillard era.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/por/portland-trail-blazers|ESPN]])]

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