Most of us in our lifetimes will not get the chance to visit the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in person. Heck: Most NBA players won’t be granted that fortunate experience.
But rest assured, Blazers fans. One hometown publication has you covered.
BlazersEdge.com recently published a feature covering not just what it’s like to visit the esteemed mecca of hoops goodness, but what it’s like to travel there as a fan from Rip City.
In the words of BE contributor TeamMom, it’s not the most aesthetically appealing from the outside looking in.
“The Hall of Fame is inside a strip mall. No kidding, you actually walk in and to the left there is a Subway, to the right there is a gift shop and around the corner there is a Sprint store and a Red Robin-like place for hungry families to choose their favorite burger off a giant, laminated menu.”
Strip malls and burgers aside, things start to seem a bit more hoop-centric once you step in.
“While we were there, a couple dozen kids were on the floor shooting baskets and messing around on the court. The squeaky sound of sneakers on the court definitely added to the ambiance during our visit.”
Although Blazer’s Edge hits on numerous significant Hall of Famers, such as Phil Knight, the 1992 Dream Team and Dr. James Naismith himself, it’s the donners of the pinwheel with whom most fans around these parts will associate.
At the Hall, you’ll find Bill Walton (inducted in 1993), Clyde Drexler (2004), Arvydas Sabonis (2011) and Dr. Jack Ramsay. Ramsay was inducted as a player in 1989 and a coach in 1998.
There’s plenty more to see, but again, we recognize not everyone can visit in person.
That’s why we have the link for you at the top of this screen, and that’s why you’re highly encouraged to click if you enjoy a trip down basketball’s ultimate memory lane.
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