PORTLAND, Ore. (February 8, 2018) – The Portland Trail Blazers have issued the following statement on the passing of R. J. Adelman, son of former Trail Blazers head coach and player Rick Adelman:
“The Portland Trail Blazers extend our sincerest condolences to Rick Adelman, his wife Mary Kay and their family during this difficult time. The Adelmans were an integral part of and positive contributors to our organization and this community from 1983 to 1994. Rick also helped establish the Trail Blazers team as a player during our first three years as a franchise. We join with others around the NBA in keeping the Adelmans in our thoughts and prayers.