The Portland Trail Blazers had a volatile, interesting year in 2021. After nearly a decade of stability, the Blazers experienced seismic shifts that redefined the terrain under their feet, changing the outlook heading into 2022 and beyond. On New Year’s Day we’re going to look back at the most significant events defining the franchise over the last 365 days. These are the stories that made their year.
The third biggest story of the Trail Blazers’ 2021 has the potential to become the biggest one, long-term. Since 2012, the franchise has been able to count on two things: Damian Lillard leading the team on the court and Damian Lillard lifting the team off it.