Last night the Blazers were officially eliminated from the playoffs, and by the Lakers no less. Its sad. We all wanted to be back in the playoffs this year, even if we knew that it was unlikely at best. This is a process, and has to be thought of that way. At least we were eliminated from the playoffs in the last month of the season. Two years ago we had the worst record in the NBA. Each season has to be seen as a stepping stone. If the Blazers want to get back into the playoffs and stay there, and WIN!, its better to build little by little. We have the owner who can buy any player that he wants, but, if not making any trades, except for Wafer, shows anything, its that we care about the future.
There are seven more games of the 07-08 season. Then its the offseason. Time to get GO ready to play. Get Roy healthy. Figure out who our new point guard is going to be. We were close this year. The run at the beginning of the season shows that we can play with anyone. The victory over LA late in the season at the Rose Garden has to be one a highlight. We are going to be ready next year. Probably more ready than any other team in the league. Will that gets us into the playoffs? Who knows, but at least we aren't in last place anymore. If we continue to improve the way we have in the last few years then the future looks bright.
