I would retire #25

[BlazerCaravan]

Not that it says much one way or the other, but buring his time with Portland, he was a 15.9 PER during the regular season and a 17.4 PER in the playoffs.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Who gives a flying fuck about PER!?! He obviously had a big impact on and off the floor for Portland. That's what matters when retiring numbers.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

New York has how many franchises?

The Yankees
The Mets
The Knicks
The Nets
The Giants
The Jets
The Rangers
The Islanders

What's the population of New York city? 8.4 million? I highly doubt that any player in the history of any of those sports franchises could impact the community the way that Jerome Kersey impacted the city of Portland.

Don't forget how many organizations they've had that have moved to new cities (this only supports your point further).

 

[rasheedfan2005]

id retire his number before next game and then blow out the opposition in an emotionally charged victory backed by thousands of screaming emotional fans. then id use that momentum to win a championship and dedicated it to his family who gave the city more than a trophy could every repay.

 

[Strenuus]

Blazers front office: "Kersey has done so much for this community. Would go out to central and southern oregon on his own to visit with fans. would visit with fans at hospitals, always had a smile. Worked his ass off on the court as well, was our spark plug. Is there anything he didn't do?"

Random executive: "He had a bad PER!"

Blazers front office: "...... Anything else?"

Random executive: "......."

Blazers front office: "Okay, then. It's settled. We'll retire his number."

 

[riverman]

I think this should be an off season topic. It's distracting from the task at hand going into the playoff season. Time to move on and let his family get some closure without the media for a bit.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Chris Bosh Officially Ruled Out For Remainder Of Season With Blood Clots...This has got to be scary for Bosh after what happened to Jerome.

 

[Strenuus]

I think this should be an off season topic. It's distracting from the task at hand going into the playoff season. Time to move on and let his family get some closure without the media for a bit.

I agree 1000% the family should be allowed to grieve privately. This, however, I don't think would be getting in the way directly with them. But, if it is, then I agree it should wait. But, if it isn't, it's still a good discussion to have. The man has earned it, without question, on the floor and off the floor.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

Also: This is not fucking New York. I don't give two shits about New York. If Portland ever became as heartless as New York, I'd leave.

Lol glad I'm not the only one noticing the timing of the return.

 

[riverman]

The New York, fucking Yankees and their 27 championships, only have 16 numbers retired. Portland already has 11. You can't hand them out like PEZ dispensers for crying out loud. We have won a grand total of 1 championship. Kersey had a career PER of 14.9. probably a little higher with the Blazers, but still an average player.

Welcome back MM! It's the Blazers contributions we honor though, not the other places he played or coached but he did get a ring with the Spurs. Average player? Not in my opinion.