Trail Blazers recall Jerome Kersey

“It’s been some 45 years since we brought the Blazers here, and in those 45, and the next 45, the Blazers will never have a better human being than Jerome Kersey.” – Trail Blazers President Emeritus Harry Glickman.

“He was the greatest guy, the nicest friend, teammate and brother. He was loved by everyone. We will all miss him. He just cared so much. This is unbelievable.” – Former Blazers great Clyde Drexler.

“He was someone you could count on every time he stepped on the court. He was just such a rock for those special Trail Blazers teams.” – Former Blazers coach Rick Adelman.