The Portland Trail Blazers are chock-full of gifted players whose family’s are chock-full of gifted athletes. We tend to think about NBA stars as solitary entities, forgetting that many of them grew up with the game, or other sporting presence, in their very household. Today, with the off-season in full swing, we take note of the people that have inspired, and have been inspired by, our Trail Blazers. You may be surprised at just how many family figures have had their own journey through the sports world.
- Houston Lillard (older brother): Quarterback for the Tri-Cities Fever of the Indoor Football League.