the two founders of PORTLAND, OR were both from cities on the east coast. One man was from Boston, Massachusettes and another was from Portland Maine. Both wanted to name the new city after their home towns...so they flipped a coin. The winner of the coin toss was the guy from Portland Maine.
Portland Trail Blazers was created in 1970.
Paul Allen is the owner of the Portland Trail Blazers
Will Barton is number 5 on the Portland Trail Blazers.
Damian Lillard is number 0 on the Portland Trail Blazers.
The team management held a contest to select the team's name.
Earl Watson is number 17 on the Portland Trail Blazers.
Joel Freeland is number 19 on the Portland Trail Blazers.
LaMarcus Aldridge is number 12 on the Portland Trail Blazers.
Meyers Leonard is number 11 on the Portland Trail Blazers.
Mo Williams is number 25 on the Portland Trail Blazers.
Nicolas Batum is number 88 on the Portland Trail Blazers.
Victor Claver is number 18 on the Portland Trail Blazers.