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November 2008
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Joe Becker: August 2008 ArchivesBy Joe Becker
It was only fitting that Kevin Duckworth's memorial service was held at the Coliseum. The big man, who helped lead the Blazers to the NBA Finals twice in the 90's, passed away this week on the Oregon coast. Duckworth spent some of the best moments of his life at the Coliseum...and this morning's service was very special. One by one, friends and former teammates stepped up and told stories a... By Joe Becker
It's not often I get phone calls at 6:30AM in the morning...but I got one today. It was KGW calling and sadly I learned that former Blazer Kevin Duckworth had passed away. Kevin was a terrific player making the NBA All-star team twice, however, Kevin was a great person as well. Like so many of the players from those great Blazer teams...Kevin was fun to cover and interview.&nbs... By Joe Becker The U.S. Basketball team meets Spain in the Olympic games. Blazers coach Nate McMillan is an assistant coach for the Americans and future Blazer Rudy Fernandez is a star with Spain. It should be a fun game to watch. KGW's Stephanie Stricklen is in China covering the Olympics and talked with McMillan about Rudy. Nate is pretty excited about having Rudy join the Blazers this fall..."He's ... By Joe Becker
"I think we all have a collective sigh of relief..." said Blazers General Manager Kevin Pritchard at the Blazers Practice facility. All-Star Guard Brandon Roy had successful knee surgery and Pritchard says he should be ready to go by the season opener Octoboer 28 against the Lakers in Los Angeles. Roy had soreness in the knee so the Blazers had an MRI done and determined he needed sur... |
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