Chapter 50: A New Track in Life

Losing Kenny-Carl in the rotation was undoubtedly a significant loss for the Trail Blazers.

Kenny, a sly veteran, held a special role in the current lineup of the Trail Blazers; he was a typical jack-of-all-trades player.

Standing at 6-foot-8 with a body as strong as a raging bull, he could hold his own against most centers in the League in the paint, while also possessing a beautiful outside shot, along with decent dribbling and penetrating skills.

He was a versatile inside-out player, a rarity in an era where players' roles were clearly defined. Whether the Blazers needed someone to fill in the inside or an attacking point on the outside, Carl was always ready to step up and provide help for the team.

Carl had his moments of glory as a young man, being a well-known All-America college player and representing the United States national team at the 1976 Helsinki Olympics where he won a gold medal in men's basketball.