Championship Year
In what year did the Portland Trail Blazers win their only NBA championship?
1977
I was a starter on the 1977 championship team, my No. 30 jersey is retired, and I serve as an ambassador for the alumni program, attending home games and connecting with fellow former players. Who am I?
Bob Gross
Despite being the shortest month of the year, this month saw the highest alumni attendance at Blazers games and events
February
This team defeated the Blazers in the 2000 Western Conference Finals
Los Angeles Lakers
The Blazers joined the NBA in this year
1970
Who was the head coach of the 1977 championship team?
Jack Ramsay
I played guard for the Blazers in the 1970s, led the NBA in steals in 1974, and was part of the 1977 championship team. My No. 15 jersey is retired, I worked as a broadcaster for Portland, I currently run a basketball camp in Vernonia, and I love playing pickleball. Who am I?
Larry Steele
Name one alumni player who visited during the season
Scottie Pippen, Zach Randolph, Buck Williams, Greg Oden, members from the 99-00 Reunion
This Blazers star led the team in scoring during that era
Rasheed Wallace
This Hall of Fame center led Portland to its only championship
Bill Walton
This Hall of Fame center was Finals MVP in 1977
Bill Walton
From Tennessee State to Portland, I earned NBA All-Rookie First Team honors in 1973, contributed to the 1977 championship, and became the first Blazer ever to have my jersey retired—No. 36. Who am I?
Lloyd Neal
I attended the most Blazers games this season, was a starter on the 1977 championship team, and my No. 30 jersey is retired. Who am I?
Bob Gross
This veteran guard and former All-Star ran point for that team
Steve Smith
This shooting guard became the face of the franchise in the late 80s
Clyde Drexler
The Blazers defeated this team in the 1977 NBA Finals
Philadelphia 76ers
From winning a title with the Milwaukee Bucks in 1971 to contributing to early Portland teams from 1972 to 1975, I earned the nickname “Killer,” and my rookie was none other than Lloyd Neal. Who am I?
Greg Smith
I traveled the farthest to attend a Blazers game this season, flying in from Washington, D.C. I visited Portland for the February 7th Grizzlies game and the February 9th 76ers game. I’m a former NBA All-Star and a notable Blazers alumnus. Who am I?
Buck Williams
Nicknamed “Mighty Mouse,” this starting point guard helped lead Portland during the 1999–2000 season
Damon Stoudamire
This Hall of Fame forward joined the Blazers in 1996, bringing veteran leadership and helping the team return to playoff contention late in the decade
Scottie Pippen
Name one of the five starters for the Portland Trail Blazers during their 1977 NBA championship run
Bill Walton, Maurice Lucas, Bob Gross, Lionel Hollins, Dave Twardzik
I never played for the Blazers, but I was grandfathered into the alumni program because I previously played for the Seattle SuperSonics from 1981–1983. I attended Oregon State and played college basketball there from 1977 to 1981. Who am I?
Mark Radford
I am a 2× NBA All-Star, my No. 30 jersey is retired by the Blazers, and I played for Portland from 1985 to 1995. I recently visited the state capital to support the Moda Center renovation and met with Governor Tina Kotek, Senate President Rob Wagner, and Mayor Ted Wheeler. Who am I?
Terry Porter
Nicknamed “Plastic Man,” this defensive wing contributed crucial minutes off the bench for Portland in the 1999–2000 season. Who am I?
Stacey Augmon
This No. 1 overall pick was selected by Portland in 2007 but saw his career derailed by injuries, becoming one of the biggest “what ifs” in franchise history
Greg Oden