Matt George Moore

Matt George Moore

Florida Gator living in Oregon. I'm a media veteran who writes about the Portland Trail Blazers.

TARRYTOWN, NY - JULY 27: Greg Oden of the Portland Trail Blazers poses for a portrait during the 2007 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 27, 2007 at the MSG Training Facility in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2007 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

Blazers in NBA Rookie Survey (Part VI): Greg Oden stands out in talented 2007 class

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PORTLAND, OR - SEPTEMBER 28: Noah Vonleh #21 of the Portland Trail Blazers poses for photos during the annual Media Day September 28, 2015 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

Blazers in 2014 NBA Rookie Survey weren’t Blazers … yet (Part V of a continuing series)

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PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 16: Jake Layman #10 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the game against the Denver Nuggets on October 16, 2016 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images)

Blazers in NBA Rookie Survey, Part IV (2016): In Layman’s terms

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PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 12: Former Portland Trail Blazer players Jerome Kersey (left) and Kevin Duckworth serve food during the team's 12th annual Harvest Dinner, November 12, 2007 at the Rose Garden Arena in Portland, Oregon. The annual Harvest Dinner is traditionally Portland?s largest free meal, served to about 5,000 homeless or critically low-income individuals each year. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2007 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

Blazers: Remembering Kevin Duckworth on 10th anniversary of his untimely passing

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TARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 8: Pat Connaughton #5 of the Portland Trail Blazers poses for a portrait during the 2015 NBA rookie photo shoot on August 8, 2015 at the Madison Square Garden Training Facility in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Blazers in NBA Rookie Survey, Part III (2015): A look back at young Pat Connaughton

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TARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 6: CJ McCollum #3 and Allen Crabbe #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers poses for a portrait during the 2013 NBA rookie photo shoot on August 6, 2013 at the Madison Square Garden Training Facility in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Blazers have done well in NBA Rookie Surveys: Part II (2013)

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PORTLAND, OR - MAY 1: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers poses with the Eddie Gottlieb Trophy after winning the 2012-2013 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year award on May 1, 2013 at the Rose Garden Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

Blazers have done pretty well in previous NBA Rookie Surveys: Part I (2012)

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TARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 12: Gary Trent Jr. of the Portland Trailblazers poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at MSG Training Center on August 12, 2018 in Tarrytown, New York.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Blazers Gary Trent Jr. and Jusuf Nurkic get a few nods in NBA’s annual Rookie Survey

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 17: Gary Trent Jr. #9 of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates on court with his teammates after winning the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League against the Los Angeles Lakers on July 17, 2018 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

Blazers not getting much love from the NBA experts this offseason

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BOSTON, MA - 1974: Lenny Wilkens #19 of the Portland Trail Blazers handles the ball against the Boston Celtics circa 1974 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1974 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)

Blazers’ all-time best left-handed ballers, in honor of International Lefthanders Day

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 5: CJ McCollum

Blazers: 5 (OK, 6!) games to get excited about on the 2018-2019 schedule

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12: Official game ball is photographed during the game between the Atlanta Hawks and Portland Trail Blazers during the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League on July 12, 2018 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Blazers schedule for 2018-2019: The weird, wild, wonky and just plain wonderful

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PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 17: Shirts are presented for fans before the game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the New Orleans Pelicans in Game Two of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 17, 2018 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images)

Blazers fans welcome the August rain, think about the upcoming season, ponder things

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PORTLAND, OR - DECEMBER 25: Brandon Roy #7 of the Portland Trail Blazers gives out christmas gifts during a game against the Denver Nuggets on December 25, 2009 at the Rose Garden Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

Blazers: 3 of the best wins Portland’s ever had on Christmas Day

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CHICAGO - 1973: Bill Walton #32 of the Portland Trail Blazers rebounds against the Chicago Bulls during a game played circa 1972 at Chicago Stadium in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1973 NBAE (Photo by Neil Leifer/NBAE via Getty Images)

Blazers history: Irreconcilable differences between Bill Walton and Portland in 1978

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PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 23: Shirts and Hats laid on fans seats before game between LA Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers in Game Three of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2016 NBA Playoffs on April 23, 2016 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images)

Blazers won’t end relationship with company supplying Israeli military

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