It has taken a while, but the Portland Trail Blazers are finally starting to get some serious national attention. Bill Simmons opened up his latest podcast by discussing Portland’s odds for winning the NBA Finals with former ESPN Radio host Ryen Russillo. After watching Portland play the Clippers in person, Simmons’ gambling side showed up:
“So I checked online, and they’re 100 to 1 to win the title. That’s insane! They‘re the fourth best team in the League. So needless to say I might have stepped in.”
Simmons notes that Portland has one of the three best back-courts in the League and that Lillard has become a “closer”
“Anytime you’re one of the 4 best teams in the League it isn’t inconceivable you can make the Finals and potentially win the title.