Not Just Another Great White Hope

December, 1977

Not Just Another Great White Hopeis dunking the ball into kareem abdul jabbar's face really the way to nirvana? for bill walton, it's closePortland, Oregon, is known for rain, clean air, environmental concern, evergreen trees and bar-brawlin', shitkickin' lumberjacks. Last June fifth, the city became known for something else: a professional team led by a bearded, vegetarian, 6'11" center who supports Chavez, reads Vonnegut, rides a ten-speed bike, mischievously doused the mayor with beer an...