A Tribute to the Greatest Diary in the World
I just wrote the greatest diary in the world and forgot to save it and lost everything. Rather than retype everything, I thought I would just tell you all that it was the greatest diary in the world. So this diary really isn't the greatest diary in the word, it is merely a tribute to the greatest diary in the world.
Actually, I still have some real diary left in me. I know this is somewhat premature since there is some season left, but I had a great thought the other day and wanted to share it with my dear friends.
As most of you know, I have only been a Blazers fan since they drafted Greg Oden. My though was that besides landing the number one pick and then drafting Oden, there have not been many fond Blazers memories since Shaq's game seven dunk in the 2000 Western Conference Finals. That goofy cross-eyed open mouth expression, as he ran back down the court, kicked off years of mediocrity and disappointment for the Portland Trail Blazers.
Looking back over the past seven or so years, I believe the most memorable Blazers moment was when Coach Maurice Cheeks helped that young girl sing the national anthem. It is a sweet moment, but I prefer memorable Blazers moments to involve the actual game of basketball. Drafting Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge turned out to be a coup, but I do not recall anyone being blown away when it happened. The year that followed is pretty much forgettable. Roy emerged as a leader, but again, it was not that memorable until this year.
And now, the rest of the story...
This year had "the streak," clutch game winning shots by Roy and Travis Outlaw, funny anecdotes, killer crossovers, spectacular dunks, and a convincing win over the surging Lakers. As I said before, this diary is somewhat premature, because I still expect another spectacular surprise win before the end of this season.
I think my favorite Blazers moment since Shaq's dunk, was Outlaw's late jumper to beat Atlanta. Since Shaq dunked the Blazers into oblivion in 2000, what is your favorite Blazers moment that took place on the court?
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On the Court?
by moldorf on Mar 21, 2008 7:15 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't quite call this one my absolute favorite....
http://youtube.com/watch?v=YBIVX5tu1WM
(vs. dallas ~6 years ago)
sorry I couldn't find the higher quality one.
by hookshot on Mar 21, 2008 8:09 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You opened a can of worms...
Amid the revisionist history, we forget the wonderful moments we shared with that team. Thank you for bringing it back and warming me on this chilly Friday morning!
by bothteamsplayedhard on Mar 21, 2008 8:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh no
However it's not inconsistent or revisionist to say they were a real pain (or the worst) while still being able to point to good moments. You can date someone that's awful for you and flat-out an awful person and still remember all the ultra-hot...ummmm...stuff. It's just when you grow up you realize how awful it would have been to make that relationship permanent and you stop being attracted to people like that.
--Dave
by Dave on Mar 21, 2008 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh..you are still attracted
by 92wastheyear on Mar 21, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
revisionist history
by bow4meow on Mar 21, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah... I was at that game
by GustyJ on Mar 21, 2008 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would have to say it's a tie between
by Blazerholic on Mar 21, 2008 8:17 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My favorite moment on the court (since 2000)
My next favorite moment will be (hopefully, if I can get tickets) Opening Night 2008 when they introduce Oden.
by DrivetheLane on Mar 21, 2008 8:18 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Me too dude.
by coolguyrob on Mar 23, 2008 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Outlaw dunk over Yao Ming
The reason I will probably love J. Jack forever was when he got in Kobe's face in the Laker brew-ha-ha of last year.
by tweener on Mar 21, 2008 8:54 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LMA
But watching LMA during the second half of the season is giving me chills over his future. We can worry about his rebounding but this guy is putting together an offensive arsenal that will make him unstoppable in two years, maybe even next year.
by tssbro on Mar 21, 2008 8:55 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Tenacious D
by drawingjeremy on Mar 21, 2008 10:18 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Orig Episode version:
note there are a couple of times at the very end of the track that a naughty word is said in the video clip, so if that will bother you please don't click the link
by drawingjeremy on Mar 21, 2008 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want to read the lost diary!
SO...I guess my favorite recent Blazer moment was Roy's game-winning shot in his inaugural Blazer game. Remember? Zach actually deferred to the rookie and passed him the ball, and Roy was money. That was the dawning of the new age--the moment when you knew the Blazers had something special in this kid from Seattle.
by hurryup09 on Mar 21, 2008 10:30 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll never forget
At the top of the key with two defenders on him, he dribbles the ball behind his back, between his legs as he splits the double team and drives to the basket.
It was a thing of beauty. I don't know if he practices that move, or just made it up on the spot.
by blazernerd on Mar 21, 2008 11:18 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Too bad
by Sabonis4Ever on Mar 21, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When you've been...
The only thing I'd like to say is "The Shaq Dunk" I don't even file as a "Blazer Memory". I leave that one for The L*kers and Shaq.
Fond or painful it's more the property of others, I don't want it.
by Krang on Mar 21, 2008 11:27 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
by tominhawaii on Mar 21, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well then
by silkybrown on Mar 21, 2008 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't remember the Shaq dunk
by NWfan on Mar 21, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ouch
by tominhawaii on Mar 21, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was
by coolguyrob on Mar 23, 2008 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
favorite moment
Bonk Bonk on the head
by bow4meow on Mar 21, 2008 3:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I realize that this means I am an old fart...
"Portland Trailblazers 2010 World Champions" (Heavy, Dreamy Sigh)
by LaMarvelous on Mar 21, 2008 11:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Dawkins took a cheap shot at Gross, and was backing away when Lucas arrived from the other end of the court. Chocolate Thunder indeed.
It was then I knew we were going to win. All of a sudden, all those big name stars for Philly were just guys that Lucas could knock over if he needed to, and they couldn't mess with us.
by jscot on Mar 22, 2008 1:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember that! The Enforcer.
by annthefan on Mar 22, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My favorite moment since the Shaq dunk
This season it's a tie between the 2-block win against Denver and Outlaw's "#@%#% this, just give me the ball, I'm gonna go win the game" shot against Atlanta in overtime.
by Gargen on Mar 22, 2008 12:22 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
2006 Draft
by PABlzrfn on Mar 22, 2008 4:00 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I've been awfully busy lately...
Early on this year, Outlaw knocked someone down driving to the hoop. Being the polite sort, he offered his stricken opponent a hand up. Joel stepped over and slapped Trout's hand away. The look between the two said it all.
I think the streak started shortly thereafter.
-t
by webted on Mar 22, 2008 8:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweet
by tominhawaii on Mar 23, 2008 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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