Are We Sure Damian Lillard Is Better Than CJ McCollum?
It has long been agreed, with few objections, that Damian Lillard is the best player on the Portland Trail Blazers. He is the team’s leading scorer and unequivocal leader. Owner of the phrase “Lillard Time” (take note Isaiah Thomas and John Wall) and forever a hero with “0.9”, Lillard’s status as a star is etched […]
5 Portland Sports Accounts You Should Be Following On Social Media
Portland is home to some of the most social savvy athletes, teams, reporters and fans in the country. With dozens of teams to choose from, whether it’s the Blazers or Timbers down to the Hillsboro Hops and Rose City Rollers, you could fill an entire social feed with hundreds of athletes. We’ve combed through Twitter, […]
Meet The Man Behind #DAME4MVP
Remember when Damian Lillard drained that 3-pointer in 2014? You know, that 3-pointer to beat the Houston Rockets and move the Blazers into the second round of the playoffs? That’s when Joel Gunselman recognized the magic in Rip City. Shortly after, the 27-year-old lifelong fan from Lebanon created a social media campaign: “#DAME4MVP“. “The response […]
Portland’s 20 Biggest Sports Stories of 2016: Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of our Top 20 countdown. Today we look at Portland’s 10 biggest sport stories of 2016. Here’s a recap of yesterday’s list, where we counted down from 20 to 11. Check out the full post to see why they made the final list. 20. ESPN’s SportsCenter comes to Portland 19. Announcement […]
Portland’s 20 Biggest Sports Stories of 2016: Part 1
A lot happened in Portland last year. The Blazers made an unexpected run at the playoffs while the Timbers failed to make it back. Jesuit High School was named the nation’s No. 1 athletic program and the Rose City Rollers secured another roller derby championship. We landed a new baseball team – but we lost […]
Damian Lillard Raps on Conan
Damian Lillard stopped by the TBS late show “Conan” with Conan O’brien last night. After busting the schmoney dance, he touched on a wide range of topics.
Is it Good for Damian Lillard to Compete in All Five All-Star Events?
Often times, the NBA All-Star Week is about finding other things to do besides watch basketball. But fans of the Portland Trail Blazers will have someone to cheer for during all five of the All-Star Week’s main events, as Damian Lillard will be putting the “all” in All-Star Week, appearing in the BBVA Compass Rising […]
Rookie of the Year: The Only “Roy” this Town Seems to Remember
Brandon Dawayne Roy: College All-American, 2007 NBA Rookie of the Year, 3-time NBA All-Star, and 29-year-old husband, father of 2, and retiree. You may remember him as the player most responsible for resurrecting the Portland Trail Blazer franchise, but you likely forgot amidst this season’s first-half success who he really was, and what he really […]