Chris Kirby

Joined: Feb 11, 2015

I was born and raised in Oregon, and I grew up as a Portland Trail Blazers fan. I started following the team when we were contenders in the Western Conference during the late-1990's. I stuck with the squad during the Jail Blazers era, and I survived watching players like Sebastian Telfair and Darius Miles run us into the ground. I believe that Damian Lillard will lead us to a championship one day -- cursed or not.

Mar 15, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Portland Trail Blazers guard Arron Afflalo (4) looks on against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Canada Centre. The Trail Blazers beat the Raptors 113-97. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Should The Trail Blazers Attempt To Re-Sign Arron Afflalo?

Mar 18, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green (14) drives for the basket against Milwaukee Bucks guard Khris Middleton (22) in the fourth quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Green scored 20 points to help the Spurs beat the Bucks 114-103. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Who Should The Blazers Target If Wesley Matthews Leaves In Free Agency?

March 4, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum (88) reacts after scoring a three point basket to tie the game against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Nicolas Batum Needs To Bounce Back in 2015-16

March 4, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Arron Afflalo (4), guard Wesley Matthews (2) and forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) celebrate after a scoring play against the Los Angeles Clippers during the overtime period at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

The Portland Trail Blazers Face An Offseason Of Uncertainty

Apr 19, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) goes to the basket against Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) during the game in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Portland Trail Blazers Must Improve Perimeter Defense To Compete

Jan 17, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) handles the ball against Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) during the game at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies beats Portland Trail Blazers 102 - 98. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Full Circle: Portland’s Past, Present Collide In Playoffs

Jan 30, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) has his shot blocked by Portland Trail Blazers center Meyers Leonard (11) during the second half at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Trail Blazers 105-99. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports