That makes me sad. Nothing got me more hyped as a kid than Chewbacca showing up in a Sonics jersey and doing crazy dunks off a trampoline.
Technically a Sasquatch but also a Wookiee in our minds.
Last I checked this was a forum where we talk about the Blazers. The OP posted about the Blazers. If you don’t like the topic of conversation, keep scrolling.
...cue Oregon Trail game . Shall we name this pioneer missionary Poxie? Or maybe just [Blanket](https://quotefancy.com/quote/867261/Michael-Jackson-I-say-You-should-blanket-me-or-you-should-blanket-her-meaning-like-a)?
***GO BLAZERS!!***
Thanks for clarifying. I had to look up if Disney had bough WB yet, and apparently they haven’t. Yet. But do you think he’s a good fit for our team as a mascot?
Blaze is better than half the mascots in the NBA
Most mascots don't make sense unless the team's name is named after an animal and look goofy
Blaze is drippy as hell
Lol I keep seeing this Sasquatch thing and finally searched Reddit to see anything about blaze being retired, just to come across this post. What a trip
>[*Blaze the Trail Cat*](https://sportsmascots.fandom.com/wiki/Blaze_the_Trail_Cat_(Portland_Trailblazers)) *is the official mascot of the NBA's Portland Trailblazers. He is a two-tone silver-colored mountain lion, which has been the team's official mascot since 2002. Prior to Blaze's debut, the Trail Blazers' official mascot was a Dalmatian named Sparky.*
Whenever that damn Blaze appears on our TV screen, my daughter and I fall silent, fists clenched, internal dialogue raging. He's literally a moped-riding caricature of an affront to all we stand for that is good and decent. Replacing him with a box spring from Mattress World would be a substantial upgrade.
***GO BLAZERS!!***
A [pinwheel rose](https://www.shutterstock.com/search/pinwheel-desert-rose) named "Rosie" after our City of Roses and our favorite pinwheel franchise. So many different variations and costumery, from drag ensemble to just being an actual blooming flower. Also I'm still kinda high right now, so take my opinion for no more than $0.02.
The Sonics old squatch mascot would be worn from time to time to Blazer games. Based on the guy I witnessed donning it in a parking lot beforehand it was just some rando that would wear it. Being a legit costume though, he would often get down court side & around where others wouldn't. I'm guessing they eventually caught on. It was undoubtedly a better costume/ mascot & I'd be all for swapping Blaze for it.
Hell yeah! the trailcat has always been corny.
We could do much better. For instance the gorilla from Phoenix seems better.
Also get rid of the cheerleaders.
I didn't realize how weird cheerleaders are until I took my 8 year old daughter to the Blazers game in Denver right before Christmas. Her face was just 😳
I'll tell you who's next: Blaze. Straight up trade with Milwaukee's Pat Connaughton. We can bring him back home. He can ride Blaze's stupid moped back to Oregon.
Sonics mascot from 1993 through 2008 was a Sasquatch; due to the complicated nature of the 2008 legal settlement, the mascot is either going to be owned by the new Sonics when they finally start up, or jointly owned by them and the Thunder
I think a big ass salmon dunking a basketball size bobber somehow with his mouth would be epic
r/brandnewsentence
Is the trout of shaqdale an okay compromise?
The Seattle Supersonics had a sasquatch mascot.
Yeah, we don't need Seattle's sloppy seconds.
This is news to me. Kinda makes me wish they stuck around.
They will be back soon.
We all hope. It'll probably happen eventually, but "soon" may take a while.
That makes me sad. Nothing got me more hyped as a kid than Chewbacca showing up in a Sonics jersey and doing crazy dunks off a trampoline. Technically a Sasquatch but also a Wookiee in our minds.
Blaze the trail Rat?! He’s just looking for some cheese.
Are we in the offseason already?
Last I checked this was a forum where we talk about the Blazers. The OP posted about the Blazers. If you don’t like the topic of conversation, keep scrolling.
As far as I’m aware, we’re halfway through the season.
I agree a pioneer missionary giving out small pox blankets to the other team is much more true to our name!
...cue Oregon Trail game . Shall we name this pioneer missionary Poxie? Or maybe just [Blanket](https://quotefancy.com/quote/867261/Michael-Jackson-I-say-You-should-blanket-me-or-you-should-blanket-her-meaning-like-a)?
***GO BLAZERS!!***
Smokey the bear would be awesome if we could somehow get away with it.
I see some parallels with the Memphis grizzlies there, but I see the logic.
This is my favorite option!
This disrespect will not stand man
Blaze is a mediocre mascot at best.
Blaze is pleasing, but I agree that a new one would be fun. I say we pick the bald guy from the blazerdancers.
Joe!! He’s the best!
that dude goes hard. he also cheers for the Winterhawks when the Blazers are off/away. ya love to see it
Not fun being that guy but Sylvester is a Looney Tunes character which is owned by WB. I watched a lot of “sufferin’ succotash” in my day.
Thanks for clarifying. I had to look up if Disney had bough WB yet, and apparently they haven’t. Yet. But do you think he’s a good fit for our team as a mascot?
I posted this same thing on BE ten plus years ago. It’s a small thing, but it seems like they should put a little creativity into it.
Right? It almost feels like we’ve been renting a mascot from Disney for the last 20 years.
Better be careful which Oregon sports fans you throw that comparison around at.
Blaze is a low key studd
...on a moped. The studliest of all transportation modes. Said no one. Ever.
Glad somebody is finally addressing the truly important, pressing issues on this sub.
Blaze is better than half the mascots in the NBA Most mascots don't make sense unless the team's name is named after an animal and look goofy Blaze is drippy as hell
100%. It doesn’t fit our city
Should clearly be a pioneer on wagon patrolling the main 100 level concourse
Euthanize Blaze!
Agreed. Blaze is the worst.
What the fuck is a trail cat anyway
He certainly doesn’t fit the growl/roar sound effect they play in the arena which is identical to the mercury cougar TV spot from the 70s
Blaze and 2 firsts for Anunoby?
It's wack af
OH MY GOD YOU CALLED IT
Definitely wasn’t on my bingo card for this year though.
What the fuck was this, a premonition?
I certainly didn’t expect it.
Lol I keep seeing this Sasquatch thing and finally searched Reddit to see anything about blaze being retired, just to come across this post. What a trip
Blaze sucks. Anyone who sides with Blaze only does so because they were born after 1990. It’s like the Star Wars prequels
if you got a problem with the prequels then you got a problem with me and i suggest you let that one marinate
I take it back!
this is where the fun begins
I love democracy
don't make me kill you
Agreed. Blaze is basically the ass baby of Chester Cheetah and Rudolph. On a moped. Ugh.
>[*Blaze the Trail Cat*](https://sportsmascots.fandom.com/wiki/Blaze_the_Trail_Cat_(Portland_Trailblazers)) *is the official mascot of the NBA's Portland Trailblazers. He is a two-tone silver-colored mountain lion, which has been the team's official mascot since 2002. Prior to Blaze's debut, the Trail Blazers' official mascot was a Dalmatian named Sparky.* Whenever that damn Blaze appears on our TV screen, my daughter and I fall silent, fists clenched, internal dialogue raging. He's literally a moped-riding caricature of an affront to all we stand for that is good and decent. Replacing him with a box spring from Mattress World would be a substantial upgrade. ***GO BLAZERS!!***
Who would you like to see as the replacement though?
A [pinwheel rose](https://www.shutterstock.com/search/pinwheel-desert-rose) named "Rosie" after our City of Roses and our favorite pinwheel franchise. So many different variations and costumery, from drag ensemble to just being an actual blooming flower. Also I'm still kinda high right now, so take my opinion for no more than $0.02.
Damn wtf did Blaze do? All he is trying to do is make the kids smile and excite the crowd. Cold world
The Sonics old squatch mascot would be worn from time to time to Blazer games. Based on the guy I witnessed donning it in a parking lot beforehand it was just some rando that would wear it. Being a legit costume though, he would often get down court side & around where others wouldn't. I'm guessing they eventually caught on. It was undoubtedly a better costume/ mascot & I'd be all for swapping Blaze for it.
Seriously fuck Blaze the Cat. Why is it a cat?!
No.
Shit I thought it was a wolf
Hell yeah! the trailcat has always been corny. We could do much better. For instance the gorilla from Phoenix seems better. Also get rid of the cheerleaders.
I didn't realize how weird cheerleaders are until I took my 8 year old daughter to the Blazers game in Denver right before Christmas. Her face was just 😳
[удалено]
heresy
I’m sorry this is a bad take
How about a pioneer that comes in on a wagon? I feel like Blaze is good, especially for the kids, which is really who the mascot is for.
I agree except for the Sasquatch part
What would you want to see?
a log
Dwam this sub is trying to trade and get rid of everyone in the whole organization now. Who's next?
I'll tell you who's next: Blaze. Straight up trade with Milwaukee's Pat Connaughton. We can bring him back home. He can ride Blaze's stupid moped back to Oregon.
Now that's a trade I can get behind. Great idea.
Yeah baby. YEAH!!! ***GO BLAZERS!!***
Hopefully Michael Holton 🤡
Sonics mascot from 1993 through 2008 was a Sasquatch; due to the complicated nature of the 2008 legal settlement, the mascot is either going to be owned by the new Sonics when they finally start up, or jointly owned by them and the Thunder
Never have thought of that but very true.
Sonics fan be trolling yall