Take a look back at the 1970-71 NBA season ... in NBA history. The season also brought about three expansion teams — the Cleveland Cavaliers, Portland Trail Blazers and Buffalo Braves ...

The Portland Trail Blazers experienced plenty of success early on in their franchise’s history. After their inception ]in the 1970-71 season, the Blazers went on to win their first NBA title ...

I deeply appreciate the fact that you know how much the Trail Blazers have contributed to the league’s growth since Portland joined the NBA for the 1970-71 season. Please know that I stand ready ...