The Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center—there’s not a better seat in Portland. As one of the loudest home court advantages in the NBA, there’s not a bad seat in the house when the Blazers play. Even seats in the nosebleeds are exciting.
When it comes to the United States’ four major sports in Portland, the Blazers are it. Until the Timbers moved into the MLS, they were the only professional team Portland had and the city has loved them since their inaugural year in 1970.
It’s an irrational love. One that includes layers of pain. Especially in the knees. But it doesn’t matter to us who grew up in Portland or who became Blazers fans after falling in love with the city. The pain we suffer is what makes winning so much sweeter in the end. Like in 1977. And Damian Lillard’s shot. And the next championship banner we will hang in the future, which we all know is due.
All you have to do to become a Blazers fan is check out a game. The passion and love Portland feels for this team has fueled them to victory multiple times. Even when the Blazers aren’t winning their games, fans still come to support in high numbers.
You’ll love it. LaMarcus Aldridge fade-away jumpers are addicting. They’ll fuel that irrational love while Lillard game-winners will make you a fan for life. You can watch the Blazers 41 times per season at Moda Center, tip off usually at 7 p.m.