While the holiday season is typically a joyous time, it can also tend to be a bit stressful. With so many chores and tasks, enjoyable as they may be, associated with Christmas, it can be hard to find time in an already busy schedule to buy and wrap presents, decorate, attend holiday parties or simply spend quality time with family and friends.
That's especially true for those whose work requires extensive travel, as is the case for the players, coaches and staff of the Portland Trail Blazers. Between cross-country road trips, games, practices, meetings and community events, it can be difficult to find the necessary time to knock out the obligations of the holiday season while also competing at a high level against some of the best athletes in the world.