The 26 Greatest Portland Trail Blazers Players of All Time

By YPB Team

From scrappy role players and cult favorites to franchise legends and today's rising stars, this lineup covers five decades of Rip City basketball. Who tops your list?

  1. Clyde Drexler — ranked #11
    Clyde Drexler
    Hall of Fame guard known as 'The Glide,' an eight-time All-Star who led the Blazers to two NBA Finals appearances.
    1000pts
  2. Anfernee Simons — ranked #22
    Anfernee Simons
    Explosive scoring guard who developed from a young sharpshooter into a go-to offensive option after the Lillard era.
    576pts
  3. Arvydas Sabonis — ranked #33
    Arvydas Sabonis
    Lithuanian legend whose passing and shooting touch out of the post made him one of the most skilled big men to ever play center.
    576pts
  4. Jusuf Nurkic — ranked #44
    Jusuf Nurkic
    Bosnian center nicknamed 'The Bosnian Beast' whose rebounding and passing anchored Portland's frontline during the Lillard era.
    529pts
  5. Shaedon Sharpe — ranked #55
    Shaedon Sharpe
    Athletic young shooting guard and lottery pick known for highlight-reel dunks as part of Portland's current young core.
    529pts
  6. CJ McCollum — ranked #66
    CJ McCollum
    Sharpshooting combo guard who formed one of the NBA's most explosive backcourts alongside Damian Lillard.
    529pts
  7. Zach Randolph — ranked #77
    Zach Randolph
    Bruising, skilled power forward who developed into an All-Star scorer during his Jail Blazers-era tenure in Portland.
    475pts
  8. Wesley Matthews — ranked #88
    Wesley Matthews
    Undrafted-turned-starter shooting guard whose relentless work ethic made him a defensive stalwart alongside Aldridge and Roy.
    475pts
  9. Damon Stoudamire — ranked #99
    Damon Stoudamire
    Speedy point guard nicknamed 'Mighty Mouse' who ran the show during the Jail Blazers era's playoff runs.
    475pts
  10. Jerome Kersey — ranked #1010
    Jerome Kersey
    High-flying small forward and fan favorite known for his dunks and hustle during the Blazers' championship-contending 1980s teams.
    475pts
  11. Terry Porter — ranked #1111
    Terry Porter
    Steady floor general who ran Portland's backcourt through both Finals runs of 1990 and 1992.
    411pts
  12. Maurice Lucas — ranked #1212
    Maurice Lucas
    Enforcer power forward and 1977 championship co-captain whose toughness set the tone for that title team.
    337pts
  13. Bill Walton — ranked #1313
    Bill Walton
    UCLA legend who led Portland to its only NBA championship in 1977 and won that year's Finals MVP.
    337pts
  14. Robin Lopez — ranked #1414
    Robin Lopez
    Beloved shot-blocking center known for his deadpan humor and his infamous on-court rivalry with the team's mascot.
    337pts
  15. Scottie Pippen — ranked #1515
    Scottie Pippen
    Six-time NBA champion with Chicago who closed out his Hall of Fame career playing three seasons in Portland.
    337pts
  16. LaMarcus Aldridge — ranked #1616
    LaMarcus Aldridge
    Dominant mid-range scoring power forward who anchored Portland's offense for nine seasons in the 2000s and 2010s.
    337pts
  17. Brandon Roy — ranked #1717
    Brandon Roy
    Silky-smooth shooting guard and three-time All-Star whose brilliant prime was cut short by chronic knee injuries.
    247pts
  18. Rasheed Wallace — ranked #1818
    Rasheed Wallace
    Explosive power forward and defensive anchor who led Portland's talented but turbulent 'Jail Blazers' era teams of the early 2000s.
    247pts
  19. Bonzi Wells — ranked #1919
    Bonzi Wells
    Athletic, high-scoring wing known for his physical, combative style during Portland's early-2000s playoff teams.
    247pts
  20. Nicolas Batum — ranked #2020
    Nicolas Batum
    Versatile French swingman known for his three-point shooting and defense during Portland's 2010s playoff teams.
    247pts
  21. Damian Lillard — ranked #2121
    Damian Lillard
    Franchise legend and one of the greatest clutch shooters in NBA history, spending 11 seasons as Portland's offensive engine.
    137pts
  22. Clifford Robinson — ranked #2222
    Clifford Robinson
    Versatile, iron-man forward nicknamed 'Uncle Cliffy' who logged a decade of durable two-way play in Portland.
    137pts
  23. Lionel Hollins — ranked #2323
    Lionel Hollins
    All-Star point guard and Finals MVP finalist who ran the offense for the 1977 championship squad.
    137pts
  24. Steve Smith — ranked #2424
    Steve Smith
    Smooth veteran shooting guard who brought stability and clutch scoring to Portland's early-2000s playoff rosters.
    137pts
  25. Kevin Duckworth — ranked #2525
    Kevin Duckworth
    Two-time All-Star center whose physical low-post presence anchored Portland's frontline in the late 1980s.
    137pts
  26. Buck Williams — ranked #2626
    Buck Williams
    Rugged, rebounding power forward who gave Portland a decade of consistent interior toughness in the late 80s and early 90s.
    137pts

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