So .s, I started by digging up some old articles and stats pages. It took some time to find stuff since it is not exactly recent, you know? I was looking for anything and everything about the Blazers' 2016-17 season and 2017 playoff games.
My goa.sffoyalp ehl was to create a list of every player on the team that year. It was pretty cool to see all the names, jersey numbers, positions, and even their birthdays. I found that the team was coached by Terry Stotts. They played hard that season, finishing with 41 wins and 41 losses. It looks like they ended up 3rd in the Northwest Division and 8th in the Western Conference. Not too shabby, but they did get knocked out in the first round of the playoffs.
Rebuilding the Roster
Next, I tried to piece together the roster itself. I used a few different sources to make sure I got everyone. I built the roster player by player, adding their stats and any other info I could find. The roster was pretty interesting, with a mix of familiar faces and some guys I'd honestly forgotten about. Seeing how each player contributed to the team's overall performance was fascinating. Those were some good days!
Here's a basic rundown of what I managed to put together:
- Team Name: Portland Trail Blazers
- Season: 2016-2017 (Playoffs in 2017)
- Coach: Terry Stotts
- Record: 41 wins, 41 losses
- Division Rank: 3rd in the Northwest
- Conference Rank: 8th in the West
- Playoff Result: Lost in the Western Conference First Round
It was a bit of a trip down memory lane, looking back at the 2017 Blazers. It took me a while to do all this, but I am glad that I finally made it! It's always fun to revisit these moments and remember the players who gave it their all. Hope you guys enjoyed this little blast from the past as much as I did. Until next time, keep balling!
