Of course there is emotion involved, but the goal is the same. If we take the marriage analogy, the average first marriage lasts around 7 years. Clyde was here 11+ years. Took that team to a contender status for a longer period of time than any other team in Blazers history. Got an opportunity to go home and win the ultimate prize. Personally, I was devastated he left, but happy he got the chance to win a ring. Years later, someone interviewed him and he answered a question. We can not like it (which I've stated twice I didn't like it and thought he should have kept that to himself) but it's ironic how much people are talking about Drexler's bitterness.....in some very bitter posts.
Clyde left and got a ring. So did Kersey. Was hoping Porter would as well, but he just missed. That the latter 2 claimed Portland as home, but Clyde claimed his original home as his home, we in large part seem to take quite offense to. And that's fine, as fans we are emotional. Just find it ironic that his bitterness is met with....so much bitterness.
I am grateful for the heights he led us to. Wish it would happen again soon.