But Bird would no longer be involved; he chose to leave for the West Coast, where he discovered that the best thing about the Trail Blazers compared to the Celtics was that their power was very centralized.
They also have quite a long history and have been the hottest team in the league in recent years.
However, when it comes to basketball matters, there are only a few who can really speak up; the owner doesn't meddle in basketball affairs, and other non-basketball departments each perform their duties.
Buckwalter is an experienced and well-renowned scout and manager in the basketball circle, and those who work under him are just a few individuals, often with unified opinions.
The Trail Blazers experienced an expansion due to championships in the late '80s and early '90s, transforming from a small workshop into a well-known big company, while the family-like atmosphere gradually disappeared.
