The Most CURSED Franchise In NBA History

A breakdown of the tragic events that took place, which makes this franchise the most CURSED franchise in NBA History.
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[@jonnyarnett]

Is there any sports franchise that has work luck than the Blazers?

[@christophersalguero8582]

I’d have to say LA Clippers have worse luck than Portland

[@ThatOldSchoolMagic]

The Timberwolves.

[@king-ghost1027]

@@christophersalguero8582 chill on my clippers

[@christophersalguero8582]

@@king-ghost1027 not hating, just stating, all facts. They have a greater curse than Portland. And by saying that, obviously they had great teams that should’ve won one at least. But they can’t even make it to the conference finals, cuz always something happens with them til this day

[@king-ghost1027]

@Christopher Salguero correction,, we made it to the west finals in 2021,,, or you just started watching basketball?

[@rebel_diamonds]

My favorite Blazers anecdote is one year they were so riddled with injuries that once during practice their head coach had to play so they have enough players for scrimmage. He got injured, too. That's some indian burial ground hex.

[@JammerAma]

Good ol Nate McMillan. One of my favorite coaches we've ever had

[@fortynights1513]

@@JammerAma He was a Sonic as a player I believe before he coached

[@RVered]

NOBODY is worse than the Clippers. At least the Blazers got a ring once.

[@jonnyarnett]

Yeah, but for most of their history, Clippers have been expected to suck. Portland has such great potential TIME AND TIME again, and yet the universe keeps screwing them over. The stat I mention at the end of the vid is what seals it for the Blazers for me

[@shaft9000]

Nah, you're wrong R. Even the Timberwolves are much worse than the Clippers, having only ever ONCE gotten past R1. The Clippers have advanced beyond R1 NINE times. (Both have a single WCF appearance with the same 2-4 result.) A differential of nine to one is....well, _quite massive._ Cheers :)

[@nicholausbell2749]

@@shaft9000 Minnesota is a younger franchise then the clippers as well

[@nicholausbell2749]

@@jonnyarnett deadass they was expected to suck but still the clippers at times found ways to put together a great Championship level team but they always injured or just choking big leads in the playoffs I get that the blazers are one of the most cursed but hey at least they have a championship unlike the clippers

[@mareklame8589]

@@jonnyarnett I think succing is worse. But if you definebad luck by opportunities, don't you think PHX Suns were more unlucky franchise. Reaching the finals 3 times and losing. Talking about hopeful but short eras. Failing with Charles Barkley, failing with Jason Kidd, failing with Steve Nash, now failing with Booker & CP3.

[@BridgesOnBikes]

One added nugget is that not only did Walton leave because he was upset about treatment, his wife cheated on him with a member of the training staff. This is what sealed his exit.

[@Peakfreud]

Damn never knew that .

[@Peakfreud]

It's sort of backwards Athletes usual take their wives.

[@gillfreddie4100]

That is multiple layers of fucked up.

[@bartsullivan4866]

@@Peakfreud But don't think Mr. Walton was by no means a saint. If you read Dr. J's biography there was probably able evidence that Walton was messing around as well.

[@Peakfreud]

@@bartsullivan4866 True

[@jujuju948]

You should've also discussed Sabonis. Yes, Sabonis did end up playing for them but he was 31 with dead knees and just physically broken down. Sabonis was drafted during his prime but of course the Cold War prevented him from going to the NBA much sooner. Imagine a prime Sabonis with those early 90s Rip City teams with Drexler, Kersey and Porter. Maybe it's not unlucky as it was more political, but the Blazers were definitely robbed of one of the most talented centers of all time.

[@stanakkerman2386]

I literally clicked on this video hoping to hear Jonny talk about Sabonis and that 90's teams potential with a prime Sabas on it. No doubt they are the most cursed franchise, and Jonny says that without even talking about all of Sabas' injuries. Just shows how cursed they really are.

[@bartsullivan4866]

Would have made a massive difference in those Piston and Bulls Finals. Not sure we would have won but more likely to push each series to Game 7 in both in we had a Young Sabonis in that lineup.

[@3tp]

Young Sabonis would have allowed the Blazers to threaten Chicago. He was so good in the early 90s/late 80s. Like Olajuwon and Jokic put together. He dominated David Robinson in the Olympics the summer before Robinson put up 24 a game while leading the Spurs from 21 to 56 wins. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqvReKmHabWHjbs&ab_channel=Sabonis%26Tkachenko

[@mattalley4330]

A big three of Jordan and Drexler and Sabonis would have been dominant in the late 80s through mid 90s. I wont speculate how many rings they, with a solid supporting cast, could have won but Im pretty sure it could have been atleast one or two.

[@bartsullivan4866]

@@mattalley4330 I think if the blazers had drafted Jordan they probably would have won 1 title before he would want to bolt for a bigger market team.

[@Twomps]

Seeing Greg Oden makes me sad. He was so dominant and never had a chance to show it.

[@rapgodreloaded9259]

Noah Risner Chet Holmgren reminds me of Greg Oden.

[@Peakfreud]

Victor Wombat Yamaha Just might as well...

[@mrkang4080]

@@rapgodreloaded9259 Grant Hill, Greg Oden, Yao Ming... foot injuries are a bitch.

[@rapgodreloaded9259]

@@mrkang4080 Yes it is

[@Zevphyr]

@@mrkang4080 All 3 of them could've been dominant without injuries

[@TheTenCentStory]

Just remember that KD didn't win championships with the team he was drafted. He had to join a team that was already a championship team.

[@reaper_is_unavailable]

At least he got an MVP and went to the finals there. Even if he left, I would still take KD over Oden

[@zoro9840]

@@reaper_is_unavailable ofc you say that now but oden was a demon if it wasn’t for injuries him and dame would be ballin

[@TheTurnerBot]

If it wasn’t for injuries I believe Oden and Roy would’ve been a great duo even Aldridge.

[@clintstewart5545]

So what ???? better than be ringless

[@Michiiigring]

@@zoro9840 ok but everyone knowa the risk of drafting 7ft players, the history speaks for it self jxmyhighroller made a video on that, 7ft players or especially 7'3 and above suffer various injuries almost without exeptions, the blazers should have known the risk of taking a big man above 7ft and yes ik kd is also tall but hes "only" 6'11

[@hb3460]

As a blazers fan, it definitely feels like we haven’t had the best of luck. However, the fact that we have one of the most loyal fan bases in the league makes me very proud to be a blazers fan even when times are difficult. Plus, at least we have one championship

[@fekalistagrzybowory7619]

Portland Trailblazers have a special place in my heart. Greetings from Poland

[@kenrickeason]

One of teams I hate to see relocated.. I still miss the Seattle Supersonics.. It doesn't feel right not having them not in the NBA..

[@johnhildenbrand2642]

We have an ownership problem, and until we get competent owners, we are never going to win another title

[@dannyhernandez265]

@@kenrickeason I don’t know why they relocated everything was perfect! Those green jerseys man I miss the Sonics even though I’m not even a sonic fan.

[@Jeanettesboxingchannel]

@@dannyhernandez265 Seattle needs a team...dont relocate the Thunder back because that would mean i'd miss Oklahoma City in the NBA then. instead do like the Hornets did, and re4turn the Sonics while retaining the Thunder.

[@joesaround]

As a Portlander, THANK YOU! I always call us the Frail Blazers

[@TheSadistNat1on]

Cool loyalty lol...I'm from here too and love them..calln em names other than their own is lame if ur a "fan". we are the most unlucky tho

[@TheIcemanthomas]

I’d add the suns and Orlando to the list too. So many opportunities to win titles that fell to injuries, dominant dynasties. and weird circumstances.

[@rapgodreloaded9259]

@CPGoat #3 💯

[@reaper_is_unavailable]

I was thinking of the Kings but then I realized that cursed is different from bad (they really good this season tho). Maybe we put the Clippers in that category.

[@fireshadowblade9]

Suns are up there. 0-3 in the finals, then getting blown out at home by the Mavs when they were the favorites to win it last season. Probably missed their window, Denver, Memphis and New Orleans are taking over the West now.

[@TheIcemanthomas]

A lot of people don’t know this, but the suns lost out on Kareem to Milwaukee in the draft to a coin toss.

[@rapgodreloaded9259]

@@TheIcemanthomas Also the Jazz traded their #1 pick which turned out to be Magic Johnson

[@justinmunson1412]

I miss the Seattle Portland rivalry

[@weirdheriawan]

One more thing... Sabonis was banned to move to US by Soviet during his prime... Those Finals in 90 and 92 can be different with prime Sabonis...

[@bosskbounty]

100%

[@johnanderson9765]

What, you'd rather have Sabonis than Kevin Duckworth?

[@Narikvp]

@@michaelorme7501 Sabonis could have led the Blazers to the finals 3 times. Don't forget that the Blazers made the WCF in '91, only to lose to the Lakers. I think Sabonis could have changed NBA history if he was on those Blazers teams because they probably would have at least been able to show that Jordan was mortal.

[@iamhungey12345]

@@johnanderson9765 A healthy Sabonis had potential higher than Duckworth's.

[@johnanderson9765]

@@iamhungey12345 None of you could tell I was joking.

[@urieldiaz2361]

Just to show to you guys how times my favorite team has been unlucky I read the title not seeing the thumbnail and already knew it was the blazers

[@EllisHCN]

FANTASTIC VIDEO, Jonny!!

[@ek1046]

Thank you! As someone who grew up in the 90's early 2000's as a portland fan and native... i completely freaking agree. there comes a point where unless you are watching just to watch hoops, its hard to find reasons to pay attention when we just endlessly lose when it really matters. but i appreciate lillard, he's a loyal dude. hopefully it works out but its hard to believe he will win a title in ptown unfortunately.

[@joeybenjamin0030]

Man, Jonny, you're the 🐐 my guy

[@duanegreen9576]

Jordan and Drexler would have been nice to see....

[@antwan1357]

I think the Blazers are a respectable organization . You also didn't mention how the Blazers got screwed when drafting Sabonis Russia kept him during his prime , and waited until he was growing old before letting him even start his NBA contract .

[@commonsense3921]

But they knew that was a possibility when they drafted him.

[@jrandomx8548]

I really wish that dam would get a ring. He is so great, to be honest, he would be my prototype for a point guard. Drive to paint, deep to unlimited range, clutch, playmaking, iq, damn. A ring would make him great

[@randallwellman9693]

The Blazers are the most unlucky sports franchise period, you didn’t even mention passing on Moses or not being allowed to have Sabonis all through the 90s which is the biggest one to me, but Damian Lillard has changed it it’s just up to the management to get him the right supporting cast to compete for a title.. might have to be trading Ant for more wing versatility

[@Bigedub101]

Damn forgot about that..If Sabonis came to Blazers earlier I think they definitely get a ring

[@aramsarkisyan8061]

aaah my poor Blazers. Hope is still on though. I truely believe that we have chances in the next 5 years, however it requires coaching and management strategy changes. It's also worth mentioning our run in 2019. We got swepped by GSW in WCF, but watching those games it was much more disappointing then it seems. Portland had significant leads in 3rd qurters of over 15 points in 3 of the 4 games and still managed to lose all of those games.

[@randomperson2540]

Don't forget the multiple double digit leads dame in that 2019 west finals. The only player to have a double digit lead for 4 straight games in the west finals and lose all of them.

[@motorboat4350]

“Only player” like it was just him on the team. They were playing the best/2nd best team of all time. No one expected them to win that series.

[@randomperson2540]

@@motorboat4350 naww some people did actually, you forget that 2019 warriors delt with injuries. Infact they didn't have no KD or cousins on that team, and because they traded those guys they lost all there depth. So it was just klay, curry and green and klay didn't even do that well and green was pretty much a non-factor offensively. Alot of people including myself though this will be a close and fun series since the last time they match it went to 6. Yet with dame multiple double digit leads couldn't get one game.

[@clayster2633]

MOM WAKE UP NEW JONNY VIDEO JUST DROPPED

[@rig-zag]

It's funny, in 2007 I wrote a similar article about the curse of the Celtics following the deaths of Len Bias and Reggie Lewis, career ending injury of Dino Ragja, numerous draft fumbles, and losing out on #1 picks like Tim Duncan and specifically, Greg Oden. Lest we forget, Oden was the consensus number one pick of that draft, seen as the reincarnation of Bill Russell. Then, about a month later the Celtics added Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen and destroyed my theory... That being said, the Jail Blazers era was my favorite team of all time.

[@kevinhouse4376]

If I remember right as a Celtics fan, the rumor was that Ainge was going to draft Durant and not Oden if we had ended up with the #1 pick. But, we'll never know.

[@rig-zag]

@@kevinhouse4376 Yeah, nowadays Ainge swears up and down he would've drafted Durant 100%, but that's really easy to say in retrospect. At the time, Oden really was the consensus #1 pick. Back then, I would've called Ainge a lunatic for drafting KD instead... 🤣

[@jab1289]

Another mistake was letting Moses Malone go in the fall of 1976 and keeping Walton. They drafted Moses in the ABA Dispersal Draft that year, but they felt that he was too expensive to keep. However, they messed up because they didn't think it through very well. Walton only played in 50% of the team's games his first two years. Why didn't they trade him instead?

[@markgaston4416]

Yep. Even Walton told the team management about Malone at the time, “You didn’t trade him, you gave him away!” Malone was on the roster about six MINUTES at the time!

[@Lloyd00]

Breaks my heart when i think about Brandon Roy. You could see he had it but his body let him down

[@dereklarner6298]

If they could have had Sabonis for Drexler’s peak, I can’t imagine them not getting a few championships from 1988 to 1992.

[@nemow0w69]

Biggest what IF of Portland is Arvydas Sabonis

[@Liamrd28]

If they got Sabonis before his Achilles injury they could have been anything.

[@JunkJordan]

It's true. I grew up in the NW as a huge Blazers fan. We truly are cursed (for now). I believe our second championship will come in 2029.

[@samborgensjr6456]

I'll be 30 by then. And I actually don't believe you.

[@JunkJordan]

@@samborgensjr6456 It's ok, you don't need to 😎

[@samborgensjr6456]

@@JunkJordan I’m also a Blazers fan. Won’t believe it until I see it.

[@alanrobert3098]

2018-2019 season was also cursed: yeah we lost hard to the warriors, but we had to start players with broken ribs in that series, with both Dame and CJ with back and neck injuries, Kanter only using one arm, and having to make Meyers Leonard the primary option as he was the only one who could state he had a clean bill of health :( I loved that team, but all anyone ever talks about is KD being injured in that series because he missed the finals vs Raptors

[@tj5180]

I remember that series. Don’t forget harkless and aminu in the lineup they couldn’t shoot to save their life lol and blazers had the lead but blew it in some of those games

[@dirtaylulu]

@@tj5180 Blazers led by 17 or more in every game except game 1

[@markjackson6431]

DAMN IT JONNY A VIDEO ON DREAM TEAM 2 (94 FIBA TEAM)!!

[@bartsullivan4866]

To be fair the author also forgot to mention the 1st Draft Portland hand when they selected LaRue Martin over some guy named Julius Erving, but wait it gets better the Sam Bowie over Michael Jordan and then they did it again with Greg Odin over Kevin Durant. I mean the franchise even worked out Durant told him he was going to be an Allstar player and passed on him. If the draft has taught us anything in Portland it is to pick the 2nd guy FFS not the #1. I remember the meltdown of the year 2000 game 7 game vividly and the Jail Blazer era that followed. Portland still to this day goes on these bizarre scoring droughts where we couldn't buy a bucket to save our lives at a crucial point in games. Year after year we keep getting the 7th or 8th seed to just get bounced by better build teams. If anything the Blazers should copy the Warriors plan for success. We have been without a strong Power Forward forever like a Dennis Rodman, Draymond Green, type of player last time we had one in Buck Williams we were in the Finals. It's the teams defense that usually fails us and we often live by the 3 die by the 3 mentality. A few drafts ago we needed a defensive stopper and the GM picks the non athletic white guy out of Gonzaga Zack Collins bust anyone??? The author nails it at the end by consistently getting into the playoffs it makes it so we miss out on future talent that will go to other teams keeping you from getting farther in the playoffs.

[@citrustaco]

You completely forgot to mention all the early deaths on those 90s Blazers team. Kevin Duckworth, Jerome Kersey, and Cliff Robinson, RIP. Petrovic rode the bench for those teams, went to New Jersey, then also died.

[@troliskimosko]

Hey Mr. Arnett, where do you find your stats from? Such as the blazers missing 13 straight in the finals?

[@randallalton6310]

It was the Conference finals, 2000. Blazers missed 13 shots in a row. A quick Google search led me to an Oregonlive article confirming it. Maybe you missed the "conference" finals part.

[@troliskimosko]

@@randallalton6310 Ah yeah I see my mistake there. Thanks

[@urmanascrewed]

The Blazers are my team. The fact that they had Walton and Drexler and went to all those championships, even winning one breaks some of the curse, but yeah they kind of are especially with injuries.

[@kingbriskx]

For a team that’s been considered one of the NBAs more popular teams whether they win or not throughout its history, I think the Knicks have been just as disappointing

[@Sam-ji1fu]

I would argue the Orlando magic are up there as one of the most cursed franchises as well..From drafting shaq to losing him in his prime to the Lakers who would then go on to win a 3 peat with the lakers just a few years later. To drafting a stud in Penny who would then succumb to injuries, to trading for Grant Hill who was suppose to be just what the doctor ordered as a deadly wing combo with TMac yet also due to ankle injuries never was able to contribute, who was traded for big ben Wallace that went on to win multiple Defensive player of the year awards with the pistons and a championship eventually. Orlando Magic are definitely cursed.

[@BallinRiceBowl]

This reminds me too much of the Sonics. Can you make one of em? I miss my home team dearly 😅 I know there’s probably more cursed out there, but I’d like to hear a take of yours in a video.

[@jake8748]

I was thinking T wolves at first. That Bowie over MJ is so bad in hindsight. Made so much worse because MJ played PG for a small stretch and was absolutely dominant, just imagine MJ at point and Glide at SG.

[@jets6fan]

Ok but if Greg Oden never got injured, we wouldn't be making this video. If you look at every mock draft from that class, all but one had Greg Oden going 1st overall. In other words: HE DESERVED TO GO NUMBER 1. Therefore, yes, even though he was injury riddled, he was the consensus top choice and deserved to go number 1

[@jbulletc]

Maybe Bill Walton was right. Maybe the Blazers always had shitty medical staff which couldn't lessen the effect of injuries. I remember when the Lakers hired Nina Hsieh as athletic trainer and suddenly the injuries piled on and the lakers eventually fired her. Maybe that stuff matters more than we think.

[@andrewbrady8175]

Absolutely zero doubt in my mind that game 7 was rigged for the Lakers. I’ve watched it many times now. Many, many hard fouls by Shaq and others that were not called, but Pippen and Sabonis were both fouled out on extremely petty touch-fouls. To this day the worst reffing in the history of sports.

[@Hendrix.Robinson]

My only push back is the Celtic stat is from the old days. Recently, they have one championship banner from 2008

[@bandywallop]

A very interesting take tbh, I agree

[@TheHuskyK9]

I still think the Clippers are the most cursed franchise in the NBA. Existing for 75+ years yet never making it to the finals once, just made it to their first WCF in 2021, MULTIPLE draft busts and bad high picks, injuries to star players, Lob City era going nowhere, blowing 3-1 leads, racist owner, etc.

[@CrestlineIceberg]

I think one thing that could have been added was LaRue Martin. He was picked 2nd overall in the 1972 draft where they could have selected either Bob McAdoo or Dr. J. He ended his scoring what Bill Walton scored his rookie season and is considered one of the biggest busts in NBA history.

[@2xyn798]

The clippers may be the worst franchise, but the trailblazers are the most cursed and unlucky

[@DJiNstncT]

As a kid my Dad always called Sam Bowie “Sam Blowie” 😂😂 RIP pops 🙏🏼 PS I know this has nothing to do with the video, just brought the memory back

[@drewmow]

To miss out on two of the greats hurts. It cuts deep

[@dirtaylulu]

Amazing that you can simultaneously be the team with the longest all-time Playoffs made in a row streak at 23 seasons from 1983-2003, and be the most cursed franchise still.

[@tristanharris8440]

Arvydas Sabonis coming to the league as a old man due to the Soviet Union also sucks. Prime Sabonis was ridiculous. Him and Drexler would've been lethal.

[@uberneanderthal]

they're cursed, but they also make terrible decisions, like making Walton play on a busted foot. funny how often those two things go hand-in-hand.

[@MGroot-ou7de]

Walton didn't curse them. They brought that one on themselves by forcing him to play injured until he just broke down. They've had some bad luck since but the Dame era is just lost to poor management

[@thankyoujodi]

Phx: Lillard, Levert, Nurkic, Osman Cavs: Grant, Payton II Blazers: Ayton, CP3, Okoro, Crowder, PHXs unprotected 1sts in '23 &'25, cavs' 2nds in '24(via gsw), '26(via lal), & '28

[@KiwiKoNZ]

There are 10 active NBA teams that never won a championship; the Pacers, Nets, Hornets, Jazz, Grizzlies, Suns, Clippers, Pelicans, Timberwolves, and the Nuggets … At least they ain’t on the list! ✨💍✨👈😅👍

[@poetcj6558]

As a blazer fan this was some truth that really hurt

[@collinbear]

Just like the Dom2k streams, we are looking at the Failblazers

[@MrReese]

When taking these parameters to determine the "most cursed" team then I suppose the Suns could be considered as well by now.

[@seand1011]

During their streak of 21 consecutive playoff appearances, they got bounced out in the first round 15 times.

[@hypnotist1200]

Love that AD jab lmao it's true af

[@Smido83]

Its a mixture of bad luck AND BAD MANAGEMENT! One without the other isnt possible. For example they had 9 healthy Seasons with Dame, but could never build a team arround him that fit his strengths and hide his wheaknesses. They shouldve traded McCollum at least 3 years earlier. And probably even 5 years. And not drafting MJ is still the best evidence that its not just bad luck...

[@demichaelburton5069]

Yeah now that you mention it most of their stars have been injury prone. Brandon Roy for example.

[@thd5]

You forgot to mention that the Blazers had LaMarcus Aldridge at same time as Damian Lillard which of course I don't know if they would have had CJ McCollum at the same time as well and then I would have been maybe a very good dual maybe a big 3 at the same time as well

[@MPerfect92]

What a lot of people don’t know is Sam Bowie (or however you spell it) KNEW he was injured and his body wouldn’t hold up to play basketball, but he wanted money so he pretended he wasn’t hurt. He even has an interview about it. He knowingly fucked the blazers.

[@Zenrei03]

Since the term being used is "curse", It's not about which franchise sucks the most. It's the one that had the most potential and had it taken away from them by circumstances that they couldn't control. That would probably be the Blazers. I honestly can't imagine anybody else with that consistent streak of bad luck.

[@derrickscott9469]

The Blazers drafted Sabonis in 86 but he didn't play for them until a decade later due to political bs and injuries that robbed him of athleticism. Put a younger healthier Sabonis with Clyde Drexler, Porter, Robinson etc.and they would've been a dynasty that rivaled or surpassed Jordan's Bulls. One of the NBA's greatest what-ifs.

[@KKUB1996]

Up until roughly 2018, you could've easily put the Milwaukee Bucks on here. After Kareem Left, and it went into the 80's Moncrief was awesome along with Marques Johnson, but the East also had the Pistons, Sixers, and Celtics during that time too. 90's were terrible and only 2001 was a good time, but up until Giannis got there, it was poverty.

[@randallalton6310]

Poverty isn't the same as being repeatedly built up and mercilessly hacked down like the Blazers.

[@KKUB1996]

@@randallalton6310 very true, not wrong in the slightest

[@o.gpeterrabbit9852]

I'm ngl when Aldridge was there I thought they had a chance

[@newellbrian]

When we had our "big three" of Roy, Aldridge, and Oden playing together, we had a record of 50-12. Those three together could've won a title together, if not multiple titles.

[@martinjkrumm8764]

You should talk about the Blazers of this century as more cursed than those of the last century. Even for having drafted two injury-prone centers over two GOATs (Durant's athleticism imo was almost on par with Jordan's, even if the rings tell a different story), the Blazers of last century were able to field a legit title contender every few years (and actually win a title in 1977). The Sheed era may not be as easy to warm up to as Walton and Drexler, but at least they went 94-38 over two seasons and reached the conference finals both years. That was really the last time they had a contender. Every time they've gotten close since then, something has gone horribly wrong (usually a horrific injury or departure). There are several other franchises outside the Lakers and Celtics that have had intermittent title windows whether they were able to capitalize or not, but the Blazers and Knicks of this century have stood out as prime non-examples imo. But then again, champion is a matter of fact; contender a matter of opinion, so yours might be different and I can respect that.

[@TiltBrook]

You don’t have to live in L.A. to know two words: “Clipper Curse!”

[@mongoslade277]

It started in 1972 when Portland had the #1 pick and took LaRue Martin over Bob McAdoo. Martin lasted 2 or 3 years & did nothing. McAdoo was ROY. League MVP. Multiple time scoring champion. The last man to average 30 & 10. The first stretch big. HOF & member of the 75th anniversary team

[@foxprohitman]

I love the Jail Blazers!

[@danimalman3]

I would say the magic is a contender for the most cursed. In a span of 20 years they've had 3 generational talents in shaq, Tmac and Howard. They've had great teams that have made the finals. They had incredible luck in signing at the time the best free agents in 2000. Had a chance at Tim Duncan going into his prime. And when they were contending for titles they just so happened to run into teams that are looking for revenge in the 96 bulls and 09 lakers. They had terrible luck with stars getting injured. They also have traded great players like Victor Oladipo, Ben wallace and a pick that became Demontas Sabonis. The video is good but I'd say that the magic takes the cake on the most cursed franchise.

[@dverarde84]

I would actually say The Sonics when they moved to OKC and became the Thunder. I think Seattle had what 2 rings, then the move to OKC they drafted Westbrick and Soften to the Thunder, made it to at least one Finals and lost then KD went to the Dubs and got 2 Dubs each with Finals MVP awards. Yeah, Sonics/Thunder are up there.

[@showtimenick824]

7:44 Dame has his own faults too though for choking in the 2nd round of the playoffs whenever he's gotten there and in the Conference Finals the one time he did get there. He has had his first round heroics but he's also performed terribly himself in the playoffs plenty of times. On top of that, he's not doing himself any favors by not playing defense.

[@elefanta1278]

Lamian Chillard

[@MrMont79]

Lol I remember the Jail Blazers.

[@wobblertv8083]

Lakers in the 60s are up there .

[@tydr0]

As a kid born and raised in Portland I will NEVER lose hope in my Jail Blazers. Karma will wrap around eventually. Damian Lillard is one of the most honorable superstars in American sports history. We’ll draft another KD or MJ soon 😂 (yeah right)

[@PNWTruckCamper]

Not sure you can call a successful franchise cursed but they do hold the crown for the worst luck at the worst time

[@bellgardtech2868]

Unluckiest, maybe. Most cursed? No way. You can't be the most cursed if you have a chip, 3 finals and several wcf's

[@johnturner7952]

Who’s here after Damian Lillard got traded to Milwaukee?

[@marcosmartinez8088]

Just 4 names: Dame Dolla, Roy, LA and Oden. But that young core never have the chance to take the league by a storm.

[@Bluebirdfalling]

Killin me.

[@ethanjobson3879]

As a Nets fan I would say we are a contender. Finally get accepted into the NBA, then forced by Knicks to trade Dr. J. Drazen dies at 28. We go to the Finals twice in a row and win neither. We get the DWill, Joe Johnson, Lopez, Garnett, Pierce starting lineup and can’t make the conference finals. We get the Harden, Kyrie, KD big three and it becomes a big one with us never getting to conference finals.

[@carlpacquing2575]

With the Clippers' recent string of injury history with Kawhi and PG, they have to be among the most cursed NBA franchises, even more so than the Blazers.

[@cornbreadmilton5265]

Cosgrove made a vid on this topic a few yrs ago,they coulda added Moses Malone over Marees Lucas.

[@cj.9738]

You make it sound like Walton just "felt like" they screwed him over, they 100% did. The team doctor knew he had a broken ankle and told he could get an injection and still play, that nothing would happen to him, he played and was never the same after that.

[@fearoffrying]

Lmao the Jordan draft pick never gets old😂

[@rileymcphee9429]

The real problem with Portland imo is the front office. In almost every case you look at with the team missing championship opportunities, the front office may not always be the main problem but is certainly a contributing factor. Now they've nearly completely squandered Lillard's prime which will send a message to all future draft picks that being a loyal Trail Blazer is a fool's errand.

[@TheSadistNat1on]

As a giant fan, knowing how great we are again n again..yap, it HURTS. I can't wait to parade one day across the burnside bridge when we wiiiiin

[@That1505Guy]

Kevin Johnson, MJ, Dominique, C-Webb, & Hakeem..6th man Ginobili..Enforcers Big Ben + Gary Payton..3 point specialists Steph + Ray Allen..11th/12th Joker & Vince..Coach Mark Jackson..GM Masai Ujiri..

[@andrewhorcasitasz1370]

The clippers 😭

[@nathanjohnson2382]

Utah Jazz enter the chat, Pacers and Clippers as well

[@metalblizzard6024]

The funny thing to me is the modern Dame blazers are pretty bad... but Dame is so damn good that the blazers are actually decent.

[@kjorlaug1]

Hawks go back to 1958 for a title and have made the conference finals only twice in 54 seasons in Atlanta.

[@AwesomeNinja1027]

Just one question. How many seasons it took the Chicago Bulls before winning six championships?

[@bcranford714]

How many did they win post Jordan

[@nidula]

thank you this guy gets it Chicago Bulls are more cursed than Trail Blazier I mean seriously Chicago Bulls can't win a ring without Michael Jordan Lets compare 1998-99 Nba season with 1997-98 nba season. In the 1997-98 Bulls won their six ring with Michael Jordan but Jordan stopped playing and guess what happen to the bulls at 1998-99 They did not even reach the playoff even if nba make the play in tournament in that time Bulls still couldn't make it cause their the last seed in their conference

[@matheusabreu2534]

For sure the franchise with the most "what if" and....is the team that i'm root for

[@jiggafromstatefarm9997]

Whats Up Man, Great Content .. Any kobe Content coming soon ?

[@jiggafromstatefarm9997]

Or KD Content ?

[@king-ghost1027]

@@jiggafromstatefarm9997 NO

[@jiggafromstatefarm9997]

@@king-ghost1027 no What ?

[@Dan-cv7ek]

Nets and Clippers: “hold my beer”

[@rockstar42021]

They are cursed but not the most cursed walk with me the Phoenix Suns are the most cursed. Replace the blazer with the sun's and the video is on point phoenix had a ton of opportunities and never got the ring mind u they had Barkley MVP Hof then later on Steve Nash back to back MVP no ring then booker cp3 get too the finals and in my mind phoenix could have won but that curse