Portland Trail Blazers Retired Numbers

I've always thought that they should just retire jerseys rather than numbers. Pick a jersey that the player played an important game in and hoist that to the rafters, but leave the number capable of being used again.

 

I prefer tau, but there’s an interesting arguement to be made.

 

Now that you mention it, that number would be twice as good as pi.

 

Ty Cobb was the biggest racist piece of shit ever. Should he be out of the hall since kids might look up to him?

Ray Lewis accused of murder, just like OJ. He just went into the hall.

IT'S ABOUT ON THE FIELD, PERIOD.

Unless you cheat, on the field.

Even b.c. then put an asterisks on their plaque or whatever

 

https://www.complex.com/sports/2014...mpaign=referral_google_amp&utm_medium=organic

 

It's too bad they didn't just do something like a ring of honor for most of those guys. It would be hard to change it to that now though. If they did they could do the retiring of the jersey for those who are truly worthy of that honor, like the four you mentioned.

 

I think it's interesting that Sabonis is getting significantly more votes than Uncle Cliffy. Uncle Cliffy played one more season for the Blazers than Sabonis (8 vs 7), played in more playoff games than Sabonis, and appeared in an all-star game.

Along with those 'on the court' credentials, Robinson has also significantly invested in the Oregon economy.
https://www.oregonlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2017/07/cliff_robinson_on_marijuana_an.html

Where's the love?

 

For me, there is no doubt about Walton (League MVP, Finals MVP), and Drexler (8x AS) deserving of retired jersey's as well as obviously NBA HOF. Great players while on the court. Coach Jack also made such an impact on the franchise for 10 yrs, that his #77 is warranted.

Beyond that, there are only a few worth considering for such an honor and it must include either EXCELLENT play and/or LONGEVITY. So, Petrie, Lucas, Paxson, Thompson, Kersey, Porter, Robinson, Wallace, Pippen, Sabonis, Roy, Aldridge, Lillard should be considered IMO.

Weinberg, Neal, Twardzik, Steele, Gross, Hollins, obviously were a nod to the contributions of the Championship season. Fine. Overkill? Yes.

In my own little world, I'd like to see Walton, Drexler, Lucas, Porter, Petrie, Roy, Aldridge and eventually Lillard jerseys reserved for no one else. That's my list.
Petrie and Roy had very very very similar careers. Short careers and little to none postseason success, but impactful players nonetheless. Aldridge is second on almost category ranking and Lillard is still doing his thing, but making a mark for best guard.

Fun to discuss this. I'm one of the guys who remember our teams clear back to the mid 70's and its fun to look back upon those years even just a quick visit.

 

So does Sabonis. He has a thriving business down in Hubbard repairing wrecked minvans:



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BNM