Since the Portland Trail Blazers were founded in 1970, the franchise has been through plenty of ups and downs. This week we’re looking back at Blazers history, decade by decade, recounting and ranking each ten-year span. Today we look at the 1970’s, wherein the Blazers captured the only championship in franchise history, giving birth to the sweeping movement known as “Blazermania”.
Seasons: 1970-71 through 1979-80
Key Players: Geoff Petrie, Sidney Wicks, Larry Steele, Lloyd Neal, Bill Walton, Bob Gross, Lionel Hollins, Maurice Lucas
Playoff Appearances: 4
Playoff Series Victories: 4
Best Record: 58-24 (1977-78)
Worst Record: 18-64 (1971-72)
The year 1970 saw a new phenomenon entering the consciousness of Portland, Oregon: NBA Basketball.