How The Blazers Failed Damian Lillard | A Retrospective

[@synthetic_sports]

Sorry the video is a little late guys! KZbin was taking its sweet time processing this one. Thank You guys so much for 40,000 subscribers! Seeing the growth of this channel over the past year has meant so much too us. Ben and I always dreamed of being content creators on KZbin so too see it actually come to fruition is still kinda unbelievable. Thank you too everyone who has supported us, the support we have gotten from you guys has been unbelievable and a literal dream come true. We’ve had such an amazing year, but I guarantee you the best is still yet to come! Now if you will excuse me, I was up for almost 20 hours straight finishing this video yesterday so I'm gonna go catch some z’s Love yall and thanks for watching!

[@havelthedeadinside1799]

The NBA world is sending love to you blazer fans, this shit is toughhhh

[@BrianFarstvedt]

Excited to watch this whole fkin thing

[@thegaming.nerd2004]

I hope Portland fans and You guys god blessed all You and tried to process this dificult time from 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷 My condolences

[@TorontoWire]

You guys achieved the dream, so few of us do it. you guys earned it, now reap in that sponsorship money.

[@RedGarnett-n2p]

You are still young and Don't know Jack crap

[@birthgravy]

22:21 "Giannis and Dame would've been pretty good!" True man. It sucks we'll never get to see that duo. 😞 Ever. It'll never happen. 😞

[@Billie.Hardrock]

You can on the Milwaukee Bucks now 😌 💚 ✨️ 💯

[@merrickbryan85]

​@Billie.Hardrock he was being sarcastic dummy

[@genesis1400]

It was sarcastic@@Billie.Hardrock

[@brodown64]

yeah, only on 2k 😔

[@TheCourtLab18]

maybe in another world 😔

[@Seabassty]

“Giannis and Dame would’ve been really good” oh boy

[@urbaindelva7869]

Well... 😶

[@young-blk-investor1059]

A really good 1st round exit

[@hayasher]

​@@young-blk-investor1059 Giannis was injured

[@CM-34-y]

That aged well…

[@hayasher]

@@CM-34-y they are really good, except they completely carry

[@MagicRooster41]

I wasn't expecting a whole movie out of this saga and its amazing. Thank you both, hope you keep growing.

[@joecota8685]

I’m weak just saw the thumbnail there goes my night lol

[@TellenJones]

Is it really Blazers failing Dame or Dame is not superb nuf to carry the team?

[@MagicRooster41]

@@TellenJones in my opinion both arguments are fair it really depends how you look at it and which season. Even the greatest players have at least 1 sidekick to get to the championship. Rare scenarios like Dirk, and that was a lightning in a bottle kind of thing

[@dshawandunwell3892]

​@@MagicRooster41Even with the dirk suitation, he still had Quality role players who could hide his weaknesses(defense and playmaking) and uplift his strengths. Dame never really had that plus dirk did have a Sidekick named Jason Terry.

[@MagicRooster41]

@@dshawandunwell3892 Fair argument and yeah its not exactly the same scenario. Tyson C. and Marion masked Dirk's defense which Dame did not have an equivalent of. I suppose we can match Jason Terry with Cj Mcollum though

[@long_strong8843]

And Damian Lillard was so loyal. Stayed there for 11 years. Did everything he could with them. And the all time scoring leader for Portland Trail Blazers. Truly special

[@BigHank26]

Lads are heartbroken.. 2 hours of a video for Dame! I'll have you guys in my prayers tonight ❤😅

[@alexmarshall2015]

Holy shit an entire movie for this. You guys truly out did yourselves on this one. One of my favorite KZbin channels, I still don’t understand why y’all don’t have more subscribers your content is better then some channels with millions of subs

[@RealMadrid-wf2gh]

Facts

[@MAGISMAGZMM2]

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[@daboss677]

i’m new year y’all care to explain?

[@channelneo7519]

they've only been around for about a year. They've been killing it ever since they started. They should hit six figure subscribers within another year.

[@zacharywilkinson9840]

As a blazer fan this is the greatest KZbin video I’ve ever seen.

[@TithonNA]

This was special. From the perspective of a total outsider to Portland’s fan base, you guys helped me really understand the ride yall had and the gravity of the trade. Absolutely love your content and wish you the best of luck in the coming year!

[@haon6387]

😊 13:44 ĥ

[@raahmeanskingg]

This is one the best basketball video essays ever. You guys should be proud of yourselves. Good job.

[@jesusa.7058]

Probably my favorite video from you guys. You can tell how much Dame leaving meant to y’all. Very underrated channel

[@TheOchocino]

The love this channel has for the Blazers is immense! It’s what keeps me coming back. You are the definition of fans!

[@Tomatobasil-v9y]

Im not even a blazers fan and ive watched this video like 4 times its just so tight well edited you guys have quickly become my favorite channel for the nba

[@KappaMikeyTSF]

Not only are you two one of the better NBA related content creator on this platform. You two are easily my most favorite NBA Storytellers. The way you talk about events, while saying what you were doing/feeling at the time makes you two feel like just some friends I shoot the shit with to talk basketball. Dame will do great in Milwaukee

[@marcuss.9302]

This is the first time I placed faces with y'all voices. LOL Making a 2.5 hour video in this entire subject shows serious dedication from both of y'all, but also how Damian impacted y'all lives as Blazers fans. I know this must've been difficult for y'all and I feel for you both.

[@jethrojacinto2798]

This was just two Blazers fans airing it out in a 2 hour therapy. Love the channel and I'm excited for the Blazers future!

[@BurntGarlicBread]

Dayumn was waiting for this inevitable video since I saw the trade go down, didn’t expect a 2hr retrospective 😂 keep the grind going bois 💪💪

[@_AL_2408]

I’m still sorry for your loss.. Also congrats on growing folks! happy to see the Chanel has been booming! Keep the great content coming guys!

[@leeolie3728]

And their mother

[@Romanus-]

Sorry for your loss? Lmao it’s basketball man

[@IHunterF1]

i love that this is basically just 2 hardcore fans just talking about their memories and moments with the team they love and not some over analytical vid. not anything wrong with those this is juist super enjoyable

[@Mister.Patterson]

As a Laker fan I can definitely say this time was definitely overdue. I remember his 55 pt game vs Denver in the playoffs vividly bc that same night we were getting SPANKED by the Suns. I think we were down by like 35 💀. I turned it off to watch one of the craziest games I’ve ever watched live. Dame literally went god mode and made so many clutch shots down the stretch. When CJ stepped out it felt like Dame’s time in Portland in a nutshell. After that game and series loss I honestly thought he’d leave. And he should have. But he’s extremely loyal and gave all he had. Much respect and if the Lakers don’t win, I hope Dame and Giannis do. Great video yall!

[@vmatrash]

This video was incredible! This week has hurt a lot, but remembering all the incredible memories and pain that being a blazer fan entails is beautiful. For another Portlander who's grown up watching Dame and the Blazers, getting to remember it with yall is really special.

[@leeolie3728]

Pain like dating a streetwalker 😂

[@BlazerManiacNumber96]

Hell of a video fellas! Must have been a Herculean task to make this. Trip down memory lane was incredible. Happy Dame is on the Bucks, hope he can get a ring. Looking forward to the Scoot Era

[@kennyallen6286]

I just hope you guys are doing okay?

[@TainoVino]

Team is loaded with young talent, the boys will be fine.

[@emmanuelmondesir]

They got scoot

[@3rr1k_]

no they’re gonna jump off a bridge

[@adriansmith5279]

Yeah, that fanbase deserves better with Damien Lilliard. Dame going to do great things with Greek n the Bucks but DAMN Portland!

[@19Butterman98]

I feel bad for the Blazers as a Warriors fan. Had both their best players in franchise history play against GOAT level players and got washed in the playoffs.

[@joselorenzomuli5412]

Not the biggest Portland Trailblazers fan, but this 2+ hours video of the Damian Lillard Era in Rip City was so "awesome" to watch from start to finish. Keep up the 🔥 videos Synthetic Sports. Watching from the Philippines 🏀💯 Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 0:49 - Before Dame 20:42 - 2013-14 Season 39:00 - 2014-15 Season 45:34 - 2015-16 Season 57:52 - 2016-17 Season 1:05:57 - 2017-18 Season 1:14:56 - 2018-19 Season 1:46:05 - 2019-20 Season 1:59:48 - 2020-21 Season 2:09:49 - 2021-22 Season 2:17:00 - 2022-23 Season

[@DBG2k]

Honestly my favorite ball channel to watch!

[@pigclimber]

Fantastic video. As a Blazers fan from Wisconsin, I was so happy to see him go to Milwaukee because he’ll get a great shot at a title and the fans here will treat him well no matter what. Still holding out hope that maybe he comes back and maybe scoot and shaedon carry him to a ring as pay back for him carrying us all these years

[@bmmba8727]

you guys always kill it. shame you guys aren’t that big yet. can’t wait for the moment you guys finally get that recognition. you guys just make such good breakdowns of these stories and history in the NBA in such a hooking and unique way. I love it

[@doubleyell_]

You guys are honestly the realest sports content creators out there

[@Boods2k]

You guys even got my gf invested in this whole saga on the road trip we’re taking right now 😂 literally used your channel to catch up on so much history and now find myself completely obsessed with the NBA this year. All the best to you guys and thank you so much for all you do!!

[@versacetamagotchi]

This was such an amazing and in-depth video! I always love watching sports fans criticize their own teams cause they’re always so hypercritical and know exactly what they’re talking about and this is a great example of that! Much love to you fellas and I hope you guys keep up the great work and keep on growing 🫶🏼

[@FADEntertainment]

These kinds of long retrospective videos are why I love this channel. Just feels like I'm sitting down with some friends to talk basketball. Awesome introspective video, guys

[@jessefernandez5357]

Coming from a rockets fan, the nba community should be feeling for y’all today. Been a fan of dame since he was a rookie, even after he ripped our heart out in that cursed series. He’s been one of the most consistent/underrated superstars in the league, and I was always rooting for him to get a chip with the team that drafted him. It was a good run

[@qtebab]

RIP Bill Walton

[@leothelion2593]

This was a great video. I’ve been a Heat fan for over 20 years now, it’s so amazing listening to you guys recount these years, makes me think of all the moments I’ve had with my own team, defining eras of my life. I hope the blazers continue to provide memories for you guys, it’s amazing how athletics can bring ppl together.

[@M-Cherian]

Bravo gentlemen - this was made with so much love and attention to detail. Thank you! I am excited to see what Dame and Giannis can do together.

[@c.r.b5420]

No I would like to say thank you for this video! I have always been interested in you guys doing a video about the Blazers. Need more Retrospective videos. Starting with the Pelicans not being successful with AD. You guys have great voices and u guys are so funny! Thank you guys and keep the content going!

[@jonscottiegrippin]

This video is a banger. All of your videos are bangers. Glad to see this channel continue to grow. The chemistry between you two is great.

[@misstahj5651]

I was born in central Texas the year the spurs drafted Tim Duncan, and after watching this video I now know how spoiled I was by a franchise who knew how to build around their star lmao

[@M-Cherian]

Overall, San Antonio has fantastic management.

[@darrengordon-hill]

Tim Duncan is a CENTER/POWER FORWARD!! FIRST overall pick!! THAT'S a guy you build around!! Like David Robinson before him!! Notice you're NOT SAYING "Building around Tony Parker".

[@benbrigman4091]

2.5Hr of Dame Time. It's A masterpiece, in depth, legendary, unforgettable & historical video. Definitely worth watching. Thanks

[@sniperway2207]

I ain’t NEVER seen you guys do a 2 hour video 😭💀

[@MarteloPRL]

I would say that Basketball is maybe my 3rd or 4th sport so I don't watch it closely at all, but I watched the whole video in one sitting. This whole conversation was amazing. Really cool to hear from the perspective of two fans and honestly, yall are really funny. Felt like I am was catching up with two buds from high school I lost contact with hahaha. keep up the good work guys!

[@cc_chris]

You guys have great chemistry, this was a pretty heartfelt retrospective. Just two friends reminiscing on good times 👍

[@cyrus2546]

As a lifelong Chicago Bulls fan I had no business watching a 2 & a half hour video about a random team but goddamn did you guys make it fun. Your enthusiasm and high quality video was very entertaining. Great job.

[@macfortino7284]

Very very well done. I am a freshman in college, and Dame has been my favorite athlete OAT. So fascinating to see where we went wrong, and excited for Dame to finally get his ring

[@adriansmith5279]

Before watching this 2 hours footage. I want this say i feel damn sorry for you two guys and the rest of Train Blazers fanbase and the City of Portland. I'm from Philly(Sixers fan), love your videos and my heart goes to you guys!

[@675Craig]

1000% love the content guys, please keep up the great work and editing! If there’s one video request I could throw out… an entire history of my Sixers … “process” 🥴 and hell if anything I could help give you guys some notes and process Sixers 😂

[@jandalight1598]

I love this channel. The way you guys cover sports, your tone and chemistry is something unlike anything I’ve found in any sports coverage on KZbin. Keep it up, so good!

[@dylanuni7324]

Grinding these videos as a new NBA fan is awesome, hell yea dude love your stuff keep it up

[@navimoondi7390]

1:05:14 I’m dead, you gotta respect the Social Media team for being real about it 😂😂😂. Btw, great video guys!

[@rodolopez1971]

"Had 4 paul crews out there with dame" omg that is good

[@72erys14]

i feel sorry for you guys, you lost your guy - as a bucks fan i do wanna say thanks and love the content as a whole always had a soft spot for portland and we'll get him that ring he deserves for you

[@Theo-fp2oe]

Bucks fan here, Lillard is the only other non-Giannis dude I like and when I heard he wanted to go to South Beach, I was pissed for obvious reasons. When I first heard we made this trade, I thought it was fake news. I knew we didn't have enough assets and a third team would have to get involved, so thanks to Phoenix. Just three years ago, I would've been happy with acquiring CJ, so you can imagine what I'm feeling now with this trade. Obviously sucks for you guys and whilst I can't fully comprehend what y'all feeling, the empathy is there. Scoot has some big shoes to fill but I like the pick up. Also I don't think I've ever watched a video on KZbin 2+ hrs long, so you guys killed it with this one 👍

[@carlosharris2840]

I literally stopped watching other basketball ytubers and just wait til I get notifications from you guys…I found this channel this past summer so I’m excited what you guys bring during the season!

[@Buggy99]

I knew this was gonna be a big one but 2 AND A HALF HOURS??? You spoil us guys Also hope y’all are doing alright, never fun to lose a franchise player and someone who means so much to the city.

[@salaheddinefathallah2033]

You guys are crazy! 🔥 This video length is unfair, I couldn’t ask for more!

[@najinaji6143]

Loved this guys! Just getting into the NBA and this was the best lesson about the history of Portland

[@Demik.]

I guess you guys ain't leave nothing out y'all went from 15 minute videos to a two-and-a-half-hour video, major props for making a video like this pouring your thoughts facts and details

[@ryanadams2308]

How is this channel not at 10M subs??? The quality and entertainment value are better than 99% of channels I've ever seen, so what's the holdup??

[@dannyhernandez265]

The s t u p i d KZbin algorithm.

[@SavoxYT]

Rayce: "I was in _pain!_ ☹️" Ben: "I was not, so I was hyped. 😃"

[@guzzy620]

Good work gentlemen! As a life-long Blazer fan the Dame trade felt like an inevitability for the last three years. It sucks for sure, but it’s honestly needed. I’m interested to see how our offense looks with our young, athletic back court. While Brandon Roy will always be my favorite Blazer for lifting us out of the Jail Blazers era and got me interested in basketball again, Dame is by far the best player we’ve ever had. I hope he comes back and can retire with us.

[@21jumpershood]

I got 20 minutes in before realizing yall put 2 hours of content GOATED Dedication as a Blazer fan and as an NBA fan

[@isaidperez-u7o]

Thank you guys for the video

[@MAGISMAGZMM2]

He was the heart a soul for that blazers team for a while, I honestly have no clue what the blazers future is gonna look like but hopefully its aleast a decent playoff run sometime soon I also hope Dame gets the success he deserves with the Bucks

[@anthonyrusso1745]

This is quickly becoming one of my favorite channels. Quality and length is great. Deserves so much more love

[@agentdoclin]

Prolly the only 2hr youtube video im gonna watch without skipping.

[@mainlymayhue]

you mean to tell me my favorite sports channel on youtube is coming outta my own hometown? absolutely love to see it, great vid about a legendary player.

[@dan.munn99]

My favourite NBA channel, I love the dynamic you two have, the retro style you use as your brand is beautiful, quality content week after week. Keep it up! Watching since 20k subs!

[@TheSportsfansSam]

Damn a feature film. Time to strap in.

[@TheSportsfansSam]

Made it through the entire thing. As a Blazer fan myself you guys hit this out of the park. Will never forgive the franchise on how this all went down. But can’t wait to watch my man in Milwaukee!

[@galaxyblade7828]

Like Dame said… Portland won’t be able to replace him, they’ll realize this sooner or later… One of the greatest shooters ever 🔥

[@humesspoon3176]

You boys really have outdone yourselves. This is truly a masterpiece.

[@MHBULLSFAN]

Amazing video. Dame has always been 1 of my favorite players. Remember a lot of these games since I won some bets with co workers over the years lol

[@vicedm1145]

Heading “clackamas” in a video, having lived here in Portland five years now, and that little info made me realize I do feel at home here now lol. Been watching you guys heavy since I got here and everytime Portland comes up I just think about the times I’ve been to places you bring up. Great channel

[@maisakurajima2020]

favorite NBA videos on youtube. I love the long form and short form content. yall are hilarious

[@spaceghostp6672]

I felt like the only one who remembered Hibbert telling LMA “see you in the finals” 😂😂😂😂

[@Devhawk124]

I just love you guys recall games, makes me love being a basketball fan.

[@PoloDavey]

im a lakers fan. but this was quite touching. hope dame has a great season. best of luck to you all and great content guys

[@Alxhapo]

damn sorry boyz im from oakland tho glad to see dame in winning light this channel is legendary keep it going my niggas

[@AlexeyBeganov]

oh my god, it's a 2.5-hour video from you guys. I haven't even started it, but I can already tell this will be an instant classic. Up there with tooforwon's retrospectives

[@willvintage3505]

I ain't even a Blazers fan (I have no team until the Sonics are returned) But i keep coming back to this video because I love the vibe of just two buddies talking about sports memories. P.S: RIP Paul Allen, the only Billionaire I'll ever like, Go Blazers and Go Hawks

[@barbazzfoo]

I'm so glad I found this channel. This might be a niche reference, but you guys are like the Cosmonaut Variety Hour of sports and I love it.

[@chrischi4200]

Big fan your dedication and work here! Everything is being deep dived based on fan and historical perspective! Keep it up!!!!

[@RJAPR2034]

You’re retrospectives are a thing of a beauty I hope you know

[@db2921]

dame failed them as well with some poor playoff performances but niggas dont wanna talk about how dame only has 3-4 good playoff series in his whole career

[@richcantgame]

Didn’t even watch yet but this is the one that earned my sub, already know it’s a banger like the rest and I love these long video essays. Not to mention your own attachment to the star and franchise.

[@urmanascrewed]

Watched a few videos, I didn't know you were fellow Oregonians. You guys have amazing chemistry and a fun positive vibe! You guys did a really good job of going back through the history and summing up the situations how they were viewed at the time. For the most part at least. Great video!

[@bigguy8435]

Yo, this could easily be shown in theaters. You guys have some of the best ball content on the platform, keep cooking

[@jneirs5283]

"Here's the Thing" got me so good😆 Keep it up boys, love the channel. Wish Dame the best

[@ZKLuxhador]

As a mavs fan i know how this is going to feel one day once Luka inevitably requests a trade.. sorry for your loss lads.. keep up the good videos!

[@Cashmoney0308]

This is by far the best basketball channel on YT right now keep up the great content my niggas

[@bl4ckuchiha]

Alright finna get my popcorn ready, I already know this a W video🙏🏾

[@austriangroyper9308]

I'm not really a basketball fan, but this was a great video! Really get a good understanding of what it's like to be a fan of this franchise.

[@Romanus-]

Not a blazers fan but have watched this 3 times now for some reason lol. Super entertaining commentary is likely why. Great work fellas👍🏻

[@appendix_gang2245]

As a Bucks fan, we’ll take good care of Dame and I hope one of these videos never has to be made for Giannis. Loved the fan perspective of you and the homies

[@matthoskins2318]

As a nets fan, it's sad to know that we could've gotten him and didn't... but then i realized the nets waste superstars far worse than the blazers ever could

[@Colorredkid]

Great vid! It’s so fun to watch your stories while I wear my Nuggets champ gear!!

[@willyboods5197]

Lowkey you guys should do these documentary length retrospective for every franchise. Would be so entertaining!

[@nnconcerts99]

They are blazer fans it would be draining to do all that research without knowing the fanbase and the game of teams

[@dshawandunwell3892]

​@@nnconcerts99true, from both a passion and knowledge perspective it's much easier for them to make this video than on other teams

[@XavierSol]

just found ur channel in my recommended and im 5 mins in and already know this gonna be a banger...gj guys

[@isaidperez-u7o]

A 2:30:00 synthetic sports video? Sign me up

[@josh9025]

This whole video was fire 🔥 from start to finish. Keep up the great content guys

[@ThriceGr3at]

Brandon Roy left us for good “ but he didn’t die or anything.” 😂😂😂