For Blazers, future is here!!!

Ever since the Portland Trailblazers won the 2007 draft lottery and the rights to Greg Oden, they have been labeled by many as the "it" team of the future. Many predicted before this current season that the Blazers may fight for the 7th or 8th playoff seed in a tough Western Conference, but that they realistically wouldn't have a shot of doing great things until they gain another 2-3 years of experience. Well, with an impressive 12-6 start to the season, Blazer fans may not have to wait any longer for greatness. Yeah a 12-6 record might not look that spectacular to most people, but they have only played 7 of their 18 games at home, in which they are undefeated and are a respectable 5-6 on the road. Considering how young this team is (average age of 24) that road record is even more impressive. They also have 3 rookies who get considerable playing time and they can only get better as the season rolls on. Greg Oden has finally cracked the starting line-up as he has gotten healthier and in decent game shape. The Blazers have a clear leader in Brandon Roy, but if he struggles, they have another all-star caliber player in Lamarcus Aldrige, who has improved greatly in each of his 3 seasons. It's doubtful that the Blazers can compete with the LA Lakers, as was seen on opening night, but there is no reason to think that they can't win their division and claim the second seed in the Western Conference, which they currently hold by the way. RIP CITY BABY!!!