Jun 24, 2026 · 43 min · 10 segments
Dustin and Sage are back on the Holy Backboard Podcast to break down the Trail Blazers' offseason. They begin by honoring legendary former Blazers head coach Rick Adelman, reflecting on his impact in…
Dustin HawesHost
Dillon SageHost
Talk about Rick Adleman, the Trailblazers head coach who passed away earlier this offseason.
In my mind, you could say either he or Jack Ramsey is the greatest head coach in franchise history.
I think he's arguably a top 25 head coach in NBA history when you look at his resume with how he built the Trailblazers.
There is no debate that is the greatest stretch of Blazer basketball in the franchise's 55-plus year history.
He also then goes to Houston and has the most success that anybody had on that Rockets roster with Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming.
That duo, I think a lot of people forget that they beat Portland in six in 09 and pushed the would-be champion Lakers to seven games.
Talk about Rick Adleman, the Trailblazers head coach who passed away earlier this offseason.
In my mind, you could say either he or Jack Ramsey is the greatest head coach in franchise history.
I think he's arguably a top 25 head coach in NBA history when you look at his resume with how he built the Trailblazers.
There is no debate that is the greatest stretch of Blazer basketball in the franchise's 55-plus year history.
He also then goes to Houston and has the most success that anybody had on that Rockets roster with Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming.
That duo, I think a lot of people forget that they beat Portland in six in 09 and pushed the would-be champion Lakers to seven games.
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