As the world knows, but never before mentioned on my blog, I am a Portland Trailblazer fanatic. Sparing you the details, I follow religiously and am cheering loud and clear for a long-time-coming Blazer post-season!
If I were to buy a Blazer jersey, what number would I wear?
Over the course of the season, I’ve been spinning over just that… what number would I wear? I love all of the players; simply love them all individually, so choosing to represent just one proved to be difficult.
As a generally remorseful buyer, I want the jersey to have a lifespan; I don’t want to purchase only to have it outdated by an off-season trade. As an elitist, I don’t want to be a front-runner and sport the always popuular B. Roy or Aldridge digits on principal alone. As a realist, Mr. Oden is entirely too fresh to the league to justify the life-long support with ad-space on my jersey… not just yet.
After much thought, my playoff purchase is going to be a Steve Blake jeresey – #2.
Steve Blake - white jersey, middle
I chose Blake for the simple reason that he’s The Man— bearded, consistent energy, scrappy hustle and big plays when the team needs him. There is no doubt that he’s excelling beyond expectations this season and a cornerstone of this years’ Blazer success. That, my friends, deserves my support.
Enter Murphy’s Law:
The problem then becomes the fact that I can’t find one- I guess the Powers That Be only produce jerseys for the aforementioned top-market players. If ANYONE knows where to find a Steve Blake jersey (preferably authentic and in red), I need, I need!
Now that playoffs are within reach, I’ll need this jersey for the public expression of my support and undying love of the Portland Trailblazers.