RIP 2010

[sleepyjeff]

http://www.blazersedge.com/2010/10/3...as-passed-away

Former Blazers center and NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton recently called Lucas "the greatest Portland Trail Blazer of all time," and he named his son, Luke Walton, after Lucas.

Lucas began his career in the ABA, but was drafted by Portland when the league folded. After a four-year stint in Portland, Lucas went on to play for the New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers and Seattle SuperSonics. He then closed his career in Portland in 1988, and shifted into an assistant coaching role the following season.

More recently, Lucas served as an assistant coach under Blazers head coach Nate McMillan, starting in 2005. He primarily focused on developing Portland's big men both physically and mentally, calling on his playing experience to tutor players like LaMarcus Aldridge and Greg Oden. Cancer forced him from the bench multiple times, and Lucas was unable to return for the 2010-2011 season.

http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/e...48484/25603846

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9lHM...layer_embedded