Olajuwon's trade once again changed the League's landscape.
The East Bulls gained a strong competitor, while the Western Rockets exited the championship stage.
This might be a good thing for the Trail Blazers, as the path to a four-peat has one less potential threat.
However, everyone within the Trail Blazers knows that the only true obstacle in front of them is themselves.
Aging, injuries, internal instability, player turnover, etc., are the real big concerns for the Trail Blazers.
In the free market, the Trail Blazers lost Cliff-Robinson, one reason being their need to renew veteran Jerome Kossie's contract.
As a Portland veteran and Gan Guoyang's close guard entering the League, Kossie has been diligent all these years, dedicating himself completely to the six-championship mission.
