Evil Basketball Gods, Grudges and Gambles

Can we take a moment and break down the breakdown of the NBA's most cursed team, the Blazers? Last year at this time the young and ambitious Trail Blazers were vying for a playoff spot, the first time in what seemed like ages. We got that Playoff spot and we were happy; because we knew that next season would hold greater achievements, as Portlanders gossiped about a possible Division Championship. Then the injuries came. And came. And came. However, whenever one Blazer went down, there would be others to fill the gap. Spirited rookies and veterans alike took hold of the reins and helped maintain moral on and off the court. However, all the spirit in the world cannot battle what seems to be a hateful grudge against the Brazen Blazers by the Evil Basketball Gods. Boneheaded trades don't help either. Today, in his second game as a Blazer, Marcus Camby went down with a sprained ankle while playing the New Jersey Nets. The same Marcus Camby we traded Travis Outlaw and Steve Blake for. If it's depth McMillan is looking for, why then did he trade away the visionary Blake or the up-and-coming Outlaw? Granted we're hurting in the height field. With both Oden and Pryzbilla on the bench our rebounds are down and we're getting muscled around by the bigger teams. But does that necessitate rash action? If I had the option, I would go back in time to Two days ago and physically stop McMillan from executing this trade. Keep the point-guard Roy plays with best and invest in the future. Because with things looking so bleak for the Blazers, the one thing we have on our side is Time! Has McMillan forgot that? Or has he been temporarily blinded by the Evil Basketball Gods? It still remains to be seen.