The Portland Trail Blazers had a volatile, interesting year in 2021. After nearly a decade of stability, the Blazers experienced seismic shifts that redefined the terrain under their feet, changing the outlook heading into 2022 and beyond. On New Year’s Day we’re going to look back at the most significant events defining the franchise over the last 365 days. These are the stories that made their year.
The second-biggest story of the year involves transition in one of the most stable positions: Head Coach.
For nine seasons between 2012 and 2021, Terry Stotts guided the Blazers through 720 regular-season games, plus eight post-season appearances.