Oregonian columnist and local sports talk radio host John Canzano unveiled his Top 25 Most Influential People in Oregon Sports on Friday, and to no surprise, several Trail Blazers highlight the list.
Up one spot from last year, head coach Terry Stotts comes in at the number 11 spot, just behind point guard Damian Lillard in tenth. After building a team that blew away expectations a season ago, president of basketball operations Neil Olshey register in the number eigh position. Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen holds steady in the number three spot.
Leading the way for the Blazers is president of business operations Chris McGowan, placing second behind Nike founder Phil Knight.