The 2008 Schedule Honors Terry Porter

by Ben Golliver on Aug 6, 2008 6:27 PM PDT

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Mortimer the Green reminded me that one important result of the new schedule being released is that we are that much closer to pinning down the date for Terry Porter's jersey retirement.

To refresh, on June 4 we talked with then-COO Mike Golub who informed Blazersedge that upper management was seriously discussing Terry Porter's jersey retirement.

Quoteth Golub:

We are looking very hard at that. And we're trying to decide the right time, but absolutely. Terry is one of the greatest Trail Blazers both on and off the court, he is just a total class act, one of the best to ever wear the uniform. Yes, we agree with that sentiment very strongly and we are talking about it really seriously. We are trying to figure out when is the right time to act on it.

He also noted that retiring a player's jersey...

...is about doing the right thing and creating a special night for the people involved and for the fans and I think our fans want to see special things. They want to see a new drama every day, they want to see a new story unfold.

The team has told us they recognize our desire to see special things. They've told us they are considering retiring Terry's jersey. They've told us they are waiting for the right time.

And, as of today, we've got the schedule in our hands so we know which times they will be choosing from. Indeed, they will have two perfect opportunities to retire Terry Porter's jersey, the two nights that we host his Phoenix Suns here at the Rose Garden.

These two nights are:

Thursday, December 18, 2008
Thursday, March 26, 2009

The ball is now firmly in our court. The organization has proven that it is listening to us on this one. So let's talk back. Will our collective vote be the deciding vote? No, probably not. But, it might help. And it certainly can't hurt.

Let the Blazers know when this great moment should go down by casting your vote. And be sure to leave your message for the organization in the comments.

-- Ben (benjamin.golliver@gmail.com)

Poll

When should the Blazers Honor Terry Porter?

December 18

237 votes

March 26

62 votes

I can't wait until March so let's get er dun

39 votes

338 votes | Poll has closed

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I said March 26th because people are more focused on Christmas

and the holiday season to care about a player being honored. Wait until the end of the season, maybe he can make a comment to inspire a late playoff push.

by BRoyInThe4th on Aug 6, 2008 6:52 PM PDT reply actions

Mortimer The Green

ROFLMAOPIMP

Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around

by Lizzy Lowblow on Aug 6, 2008 7:05 PM PDT reply actions

I will continue reading...

...after I have dried my eyes.

Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around

by Lizzy Lowblow on Aug 6, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions

I beg to differ.

I b’lieve I mentioned it first; Mortimer’s post, to which you replied, was an echo of my HTP reference.

And I voted March for two reasons:

- If When we make the playoffs next year, it’ll be more obvious in March than in December. The playoff buzz will add to the event.

- The March date will be after the trade deadline, so we’ll have our final roster of the season in place.
If we trade the RLEC, rather than pocket the cap space for the 2009 off-season (and that is a HUGE “if”),
we’ll want the HTP night to be with the post-trade roster, not the pre-trade one.

Blazers have a five-on-three...and they pull it back and wait for help.

by QualityPie on Aug 6, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

Oh! -and I meant to add:

Identify the Greg Oden picture:

Blazers have a five-on-three...and they pull it back and wait for help.

by QualityPie on Aug 6, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

The one on the right looks like Oden and Gasol crossbred

by royroty on Aug 9, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions

ah! my bad!

i rec your coment out of gratitude.

"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos

by Ben Golliver on Aug 6, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Is it normal to retire an opposing coaches jersey the night they coach against us???

I really don’t know the answer to this. I imagine it must have happened before. Anyway, I say get er done, either date works perfectly Not only does porter deserve the honor, but we would also distract him from his task at hand: coaching the suns to a W over the blazers. Its a win-win situation!!!

RUDY > MJ

by myemic23 on Aug 6, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions

Ya gotta look for any edge...

...if your playin’ to win

Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around

by Lizzy Lowblow on Aug 6, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions

mr. golub

addresses this question in the link above.

"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos

by Ben Golliver on Aug 6, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions

I flat out missed it...

:::Slapping myself on the head:::::

Thanks Ben

RUDY > MJ

by myemic23 on Aug 6, 2008 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions

hey it was a good question!

i had the same concern myself

"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos

by Ben Golliver on Aug 6, 2008 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions

December is the best choice

because March will indeed be the playoff run and we do not need any distractions or anything that may give a boost to Phoenix.

Besides it is long overdue and the sooner his number is officially retired the better.

Stu Inman: a soft-spoken, witty and brilliant basketball guy -- who had so much to do with Portland's only championship. He believed that you won with not just great players, but with great people. (D Jaynes 2-2-07 Portland Tribune)

by OrygunRod on Aug 6, 2008 9:22 PM PDT reply actions

My vote is...

Once again, along with the Blazers Edge group night… For me it all depends on which games are in half-season plan A or plan B… I have half-season plan A, so if TP-for-3 is going to be honored, it needs to be on a Plan A game.

by david1978pdx on Aug 6, 2008 9:28 PM PDT reply actions

the sooner the better

I vote for December since this should have been done years ago, so lets just get it over with now! Plus, I think it’ll be nice for TP to have the ceremony early in the season and then he can just gaze at the jersey in the rafters the entire game they are here in March. That makes TWO distractions for him when he brings his boys through PDX. That means 2 Wins for the Blazers and a Win for TP! that, my friends, is a true win-win situation.

written by the Blazer Thoughts artist formely known as "Scott R"

by saregister on Aug 6, 2008 9:29 PM PDT reply actions

December makes a good Christmas present

to Mr. Porter.

by CaptainSexyJacob on Aug 6, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply actions

They should have and honor TP night and give free toilet paper to everyone. I vote for Halloween, then we can all dress up like mummy's.

"The only difference between a good shot and a bad shot is if it goes in or not." - Charles Barkley

by tominhawaii on Aug 7, 2008 1:41 AM PDT reply actions

Or "trick" that mean old person that turns off their porch light and never gives out candy....

RUDY > MJ

by myemic23 on Aug 7, 2008 2:51 AM PDT up reply actions

New Team; New Season

I voted December. I’m afraid this tenuous structure Steve Kerr has assembled in Phoenix could come crashing down around everyone’s ears this season. I would rather honor Terry on a night when his future stands the chance of looking brightest. Although, I could hear the argument that this ceremony would be a nice pick-me-up at the end of the season when they are desperately vying for the 8th spot in the West and eating our dust all the way.

Standing in Chicago, eyes looking west.

by jnstarbird on Aug 7, 2008 1:16 PM PDT reply actions