Just a formality. Rookie contracts are for 4 years but the last two years are team options. This just means that the Blazers aren't cutting either after the season.
Zach was the only active Blazer at the Mo Lucas Foundation dinner this year. He was pretty funny and seems to enjoy being part of the organization. They brought him up on stage briefly, too. Did I miss UCD posting the pic I took of he and Zach?
The beads were to identify the big spenders who bought tickets for a high end drawing held during the event. Notice I’m not wearing beads.....