On October 15, Paul Allen, technologist, philanthropist and owner of both the Portland Trail Blazers and Seattle Seahawks, passed away at the age of 65 due to complications from non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. While the Seattle native, who purchased the Trail Blazers in 1988, leaves behind a legacy that goes well beyond sports, Allen's influence on those who worked for his teams goes well beyond that of a typical owner. Here is what some of those who worked for Allen at the Trail Blazers had to say about his impact on the team and their lives.
Neil Olshey, Trail Blazers President of Basketball Operations, and Chris McGowan, CEO of Vulcan Sports
On Allen's passion for the team and his other endeavors.