For today's edition of a Madman Turns 40, I look at hoops- basketball hoops!
It was on this date that the Portland Trailblazers won their first and so far, only NBA title. They beat the Philadelphia 76ers in 6 games
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| Future NBA Hall-of-Famers Bill Walton and Coach Jack Ramsey celebrate winning the NBA Championship. |
Portland was the clear underdog in this match-up. The 76ers had George McGinnis. They also had Doctor J- Julius Erving! However, the Trailblazers did have a promising young star in UCLA's Bill Walton. Sadly, a foot injury the next season would be the first of many leg issues for the tall red-head and cut his career drastically short.
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| Doctor J. takes flight! |
In 2017- the Golden State Warriors are looking to win their 5th title against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Lead by the inhuman Seth Curry, the Warriors currently lead the series 2-0. However, Lebron James and Duke's Kyrie Irving look to do what Walton and the Blazers did in '77, come back from a 2-0 deficit to sweep the next 4 games. It should be an interesting match-up...
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| The Portland fans celebrate! |
Well, that's my look at my favorite year for today. Until next time...
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