(Stolen from RipCityMornings): If the Blazers put up a statue, who should be first?

[PtldPlatypus]

During Bill Walton's long rant about the history of the franchise last night, when talking about Bill Schonely, he asked the question, "Where's his statue?". That prompted Dan Sheldon to ask the question this morning--who in Blazers franchise history would be most deserving of the first statue being put up outside the arena?

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

A combo statue of Porter, Drexler, Kersey, Buck, and Duckworth.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

Schonely was a dick to Wheeler. No way I want to look at that dudes face whenever I go to games.

I think it has to be Dr. Jack.

 

[Reep]

Agree that Jack is my first choice, but if it was a player then Luke.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

 

[rasheedfan2005]

Agree that Jack is my first choice, but if it was a player then Luke.

babbit?

 

[rasheedfan2005]

greg oden. ill always remember him as sitting there doing nothing

 

[dviss1]

Dr. Jack Ramsey

Then Bill Walton

 

[Reep]

babbit?

No, Skywalker

[Maurice Lucas]

 

[Reep]

Dr. Jack Ramsey

Then Bill Walton

I wish I could forgive Walton, because I agree he probably should be there. But, I still remember what an idiot he was and how much I cringe whenever he opens his mouth. Although he has gotten a bit better in the last few years.

 

[chris_in_pdx]

There's already a Bill Walton Statue available

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Walton only played for us for 4 years. Is that statue worthy? I dont think so.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Walton only played for us for 4 years. Is that statue worthy? I dont think so.

No Walton, No Championship.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

Moses Malone.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Moses Malone.

 

[BlazerWookee]

I vote for that little dime slot who used to sell me beer when I had season tickets.

 

[Boob-No-More]

I wish I could forgive Walton, because I agree he probably should be there. But, I still remember what an idiot he was and how much I cringe whenever he opens his mouth. Although he has gotten a bit better in the last few years.

Forgive him for what, exactly?

I remember he left Portland on bad terms, but I thought his problems were with the medical staff and team management, not the fans or the city of Portland.

I was in attendance when they retired his jersey in 1989. It felt like a big kiss and make up, let bygones be bygones moment. Enough time had passed since his departure than any old wounds had healed (literally) and he seemed to have a genuine affection for the people of Portland and the state of Oregon and seems to really appreciate and cherish his time here.

BMM

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

No Walton, No Championship.

That 77 team was a true team... everyone contributed, everyone had a role. Walton's career stats were very good, but not amazing.
You can argue that Maurice Lucas was just as valuable during the championship series vs the 76ers.
http://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1977-nba-finals-trail-blazers-vs-76ers.html
Championship or not, I just dont think Walton was here long enough to deserve a statue. Just my opinion.

Cleveland wouldn't of come back and won the championship last year without Kevin Love. The Cavs arent giving him a statue.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Congrats to Chris the Zero for the MOTOD!

 

[SlyPokerDog]

That 77 team was a true team... everyone contributed, everyone had a role. Walton's career stats were very good, but not amazing.
You can argue that Maurice Lucas was just as valuable during the championship series vs the 76ers.
http://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1977-nba-finals-trail-blazers-vs-76ers.html
Championship or not, I just dont think Walton was here long enough to deserve a statue. Just my opinion.

Cleveland wouldn't of come back and won the championship last year without Kevin Love. The Cavs arent giving him a statue.

Walton was not the Kevin Love of the Blazers. He was the Lebron.

 

[Boob-No-More]

That said, I voted for Dr. Jack.

He definitely coached that team up. He got the players to all buy in and got the most out of each for the benefit of the team. That team was definitely greater than the sum of its parts. If you just look at the talent on the two rosters, there is no way in hell the Blazers should have beaten the 76ers, but they did. Props to each and every one of the players, but massive respect for the brilliance of Dr. Jack Ramsay.

BNM

 

[rasheedfan2005]

no lillard?

lillard statue that weighs 1800lbs

 

[UncleCliffy'sDaddy]

Glickman. No Harry, no Blazers, no championship..............

 

[Wizard Mentor]

That 77 team was a true team... everyone contributed, everyone had a role. Walton's career stats were very good, but not amazing.
You can argue that Maurice Lucas was just as valuable during the championship series vs the 76ers.
http://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1977-nba-finals-trail-blazers-vs-76ers.html
Championship or not, I just dont think Walton was here long enough to deserve a statue. Just my opinion.

Cleveland wouldn't of come back and won the championship last year without Kevin Love. The Cavs arent giving him a statue.

Which is why I think the 77 team deserves an Iwo Jima-style statue - they were the epitome of a "team", and they should be honored that way:

 

[SlyPokerDog]

 

[BBert]

No Walton, No Championship.

This

 

[rasheedfan2005]

Which is why I think the 77 team deserves an Iwo Jima-style statue - they were the epitome of a "team", and they should be honored that way:

while funny i think it would be seen as kind of disrespectful to the veterans who died.

 

[BBert]

1. Harry Glickman

2. Jack Ramsay

3. The Unknown Fan

No one else merits a statue.

 

[UncleCliffy'sDaddy]

Which is why I think the 77 team deserves an Iwo Jima-style statue - they were the epitome of a "team", and they should be honored that way:

I was actually thinking of something along these lines but.......hard to equate an annual sports trophy with the ultimate sacrifice......