As a basketball fan, watching the NBA Finals is always exciting, and this year’s matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat was no exception. However, as a Blazers fan, I can’t help but think about what could have been if Portland was in the mix.
The Blazers have had three finals appearances, with one championship in 1977. While they have yet to make the finals in the Damian Lillard era, their Western Conference Finals run in 2019 was a reminder of the team’s potential.
With the NBA world still reeling from the Nuggets’ first franchise title, it’s an excellent opportunity for the Blazers to evaluate both Denver and Miami.