Portland Trail Blazers: Top 5 SGs In Team History

By Daron Grandberry

Portland Trail Blazers: Top 5 Shooting Guards In Team History

Clyde Drexler and Michael Jordan — For 45 years, the Portland Trail Blazers have been one of the league's most competitive franchises. After only seven seasons in the NBA, the Trail Blazers won their first and only NBA Championship. Although it would be five seasons before the Blazers called themselves a competitive franchise, fans have witnessed their share of remarkable talent. Here's a list of the top five shooting guards in Trail Blazers history.

5. Larry Steele

Larry Steele

5. Larry Steele

Larry Steele — Larry Steele spent his entire nine-year career with the Portland Trail Blazers after being selected in the third round of the 1971 NBA Draft. Steele's defense and ability to shoot made him an important piece during the Blazers' championship run. Steele ranks fifth in franchise history in steals (846), and also shares the franchise mark for steals in a game with 10.

4. Jim Paxson

Jim Paxson

4. Jim Paxson

Jim Paxson — Jim Paxson spent his first nine seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers after being drafted 12th overall in the 1979 NBA Draft. Paxson's size and scoring ability made him an instant fan favorite in Portland. During his nine seasons in Portland, the two-time All-Star averaged 16.0 PPG, 3.2 APG and 2.3 RPG. Paxson is third in franchise history in field goals (4058). fourth in steals (857) and fifth in games played (627).

3. Brandon Roy

Brandon Roy

3. Brandon Roy

Brandon Roy — If it weren't for bad knees, the Portland Trail Blazers would have their own Big Three with LaMarcus Aldridge, Damian Lillard and former shooting guard Brandon Roy. Roy's combination of talent and athleticism made him a great complement to rising forward Aldridge. During his five seasons in Portland, the three-time All-Star averaged 19.0 PPG, 4.7 APG, 4.3 RPG and 1.0 SPG.

2. Geoff Petrie

Geoff Petrie

2. Geoff Petrie

Geoff Petrie — Geoff Petrie spent six seasons in Portland after the Blazers selected him eighth in the 1970 NBA Draft. During his amazing rookie campaign, the 6-foot-4 shooting guard averaged 24.8 PPG, 4.8 APG, and 3.4 RPG on his way to being named the 1970-71 NBA Rookie of the Year. Petrie averaged 21.8 PPG, 4.6 APG and 2.8 RPG during his career in Portland. Petrie is seventh in franchise history in points, fifth in assists, and eighth in free throws.

1. Clyde Drexler

Clyde Drexler

1. Clyde Drexler

Clyde Drexler — One of the NBA's most explosive guards, Clyde "The Glide" Drexler spent 12 seasons as a member of the Portland Trail Blazers. After the Blazers drafted Drexler with the 14th overall selection in the 1983 NBA Draft, the 10-time All-Star went on to average 20.8 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 5.7 APG and 2.0 SPG. Drexler is the franchise leader in 16 categories, including total points (18,040), games played (867) and minutes played (29,496).

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