Reminiscing on the Portland Trail Blazers “Playoff-less” era

INDIANAPOLIS - FEBRUARY 16: Damon Stoudamire #3 of the Portland Trail Blazers stands on the court during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse on February 16, 2005 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers won 95-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2005 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Portland Trail Blazers have had several fun winning eras throughout franchise history. The mid-2000s period was not one of them.