Britta Winterowd had a brush with greatness -- and she didn't even know it. Winterowd, who lives in Northeast Portland, parked at Lloyd Center Friday morning and ran to catch a MAX train just before it departed for downtown. "A few stops later, I realized Blaze the Cat was on the train, but I didn't know until I got... Full story »
Thousands gathered at the Rose Garden Thursday afternoon to see who the Trail Blazers would select with the first pick in the NBA draft. As they waited, it was clear that Greg Oden of Ohio State was the man they wanted. And once the Blazers picked Oden, it was just as clear that Blazermania is back. Fans at the arena... Full story »
With the announcement that the Trail Blazers selected Greg Oden of Ohio State as the top pick in the NBA draft today, a roar of approval rose from the crowd of thousands gathered at the Rose Garden. Between NBA commissioner David Stern saying "Greg" and "Oden," Portland fans rushed the floor at the Rose Garden and chanted, "Oden! Oden!" The... Full story »
Andy Edrington of Dundee bought Blazers season tickets for the first time. Why? "The No. 1 pick," Edrington said. "And the fact that we're on the rise again." He's at the Rose Garden to try out the seats, check out the view and get used to the new excitement that surrounds the team. "It's really revitalized the city," he... Full story »
Anthony Hines was leaning against a table at the Lexus room, upstairs at the Rose Garden. "I've been a non-Blazer-supporting citizen. Now I'm a Blazer-supporting citizen," Hines said. The Northeast Portland resident said he has specific reasons for the turnaround: 1. The No. 1 draft pick. 2. Nate McMillan, LaMarcus Aldridge, Brandon Roy and -- wait for it --... Full story »
Doors opened, people ran in, some with maybe their only chance to plant feet on an NBA floor. Where's the best place to sit? Hard to tell, because the concourses are open and the Lexus room is in full swing. The countdown continues. Full story »
By 2:10 p.m., already there are about 200 people in lines at the Rose Garden, waiting to get into the draft party. Among those waiting is Dave DeVito of Milwaukie. Dave wants the Trail Blazers to pick Ohio State center Greg Oden. "I like Oden. They say big men win championships and he's going to be good defensively," DeVito... Full story »
The Trail Blazers will play host to all the fans who just can't bear to be alone when the No. 1 decision comes down this Thursday. Their 2007 NBA draft party will be held in the Rose Garden and will begin at 3 p.m. with free admission and parking, the Trail Blazers announced in a press release Monday. The party,... Full story »
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