HBO’s new series focused on the Showtime Lakers started to take shape last week as announcements tied to castings and schedule surfaced. It is no surprise that one of the most iconic eras of one of the most iconic teams is getting the star treatment in the form of a Crown-like series. But as a life-long Trail Blazers fan, I can’t help but dream of show that puts the Portland sports scene in the spotlight.
So, which Blazers era or storyline would best fit inside a HBO-like series? Much like Jeff Pearlman’s book on the Showtime Lakers serves as a roadmap for the latest venture from Adam McKay and Max Borenstein, David Halberstram’s Breaks of the Game is an iconic journey through the post-Walton Blazers.