Being a former Sonics fan and trying to watch NBA games this season has been unbelievably unsettling. It's like flipping on the DVD player, thinking you're going to watch the "Big Lebowski" for the 437th time, but unbeknownst to you someone slipped in a copy of your in-laws "birthing" video. Betrayal, confusion and ultimately a sick bag are all part of the experience.
The Portland Trail Blazers haven't helped. They are a compelling team with a roster full of Seattle favorites and a second-year big man in Greg Oden who is starting to figure out the NBA game in his first full season after last year's injury. Portland guard Brandon Roy will have his Washington Huskies number retired tonight in a pre-game ceremony at Hec Ed in Seattle. I bet Mr. Sonic and current Blazer head coach Nate McMillan will be there. As will Seattle high school standout and Portland guard Martell Webster. Cripes, Seahawks and Blazers owner Paul Allen may even be in the house. It's getting very difficult not to watch these guys. I actually found myself looking for the Cavs/Blazers game on TV last night.
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