Paul Allen has died

[maxiep]

A guy who never had the goal of being wealthy, he just loved technology. In that way, he was kind of like a NW Wozniak. What he did with his money was indulge his passions, unlike many other billionaires who simply sought more wealth.

Portland wasn't his town, but he gave us the Rose Garden. Even if the team moves after 2027 (when the current lease is up), I'll be thankful for his passion for our team and his commitment to spending what it took to put a winning product on the floor. Something tells me--even if the team stays--the new ownership will penny pinch in a way we haven't seen since Larry Weinberg.

 

[PHXBlazer1]

Fuck.

 

[THE HCP]

#RIPcity

 

[MARIS61]

One of the saddest days in sports and tech, period.

Paul Allen is going to be missed for years to come.

Go Blazers!

SlyPokerDog, is that you?

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I am much more emotionally impacted by this than I should be. He's just a business man, and a team owner. A rich guy I've never met, have no connection to other than through the Blazers. Yet I'm fighting back tears. Somehow, through the prism of sport, strangers become family.

It's amazing how we'll all mourn and miss someone we've never known.

 

[Phatguysrule]

This is terrible. Feels like we just lost a good friend.

Paul, you will be sorely missed.

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

Fuck cancer. RIP Paul.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Got to say that did seem very sudden. Seems likely he had secretly been sick for a while.

That said, a co-worker in her 30s who seemed healthy two or three months ago announced 2 months ago she had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and she died on Sunday.

 

[AquaXI]

RIP Mr. Allen thank you for all that you did for the Blazers and the rest of your Charities!

 

[TBpup]

A very sad day. I just buried my Godfather this weekend. Not ready for more bad news.

 

[MARIS61]

A Tip of The Cap to a Real American Guitarist.

 

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[BigGameDamian]

Is it bad of me to already be thinking about the million dollar question?

Seattle Seahawks fans have to be thinking the same thing.

 

[BlayZa]

holy fuck

i know the just recently announced his cancer had returned but it must have been a lot more advanced and aggressive than expected.

a hugely sad day.

rest in peace, paul.

 

[donkiez]

wow, this is terrible. He was a great owner and by all accounts a great guy. To bad we couldn't give him his NBA championship before he went. We were so close more than a few times and I know it meant a lot to him.

 

[Stevenson]

SlyPokerDog, is that you?

No, it's you.

 

[Rhal]

I am shocked and very saddened by this. This is a very sad day for both Seahawks and Blazer fans. I wish all the best to Pauls family and friends.

 

[oldmangrouch]

RIP.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

 

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[tlongII]

Horrible news. He was a great owner in my opinion. R.I.P.

 

[KingSpeed]

Just heard the news. Is this for real?? Cancer sucks!

 

[KingSpeed]

I didn’t see the other thread. My bad.

 

[DaLincolnJones]

RIP.

Damn.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

 

[Chris Craig]

I am beside myself. A terribly sad day. Thank you Paul for everything you have done for the Blazers. You will be sorely missed.

 

[Hobbesarable]

RIP, Paul Allen.

You kept the team together after purchasing the Blazers. I have many fond memories of our team making it to the finals twice during the early 90s. Great memories.

 

[SlyPokerDog]