Source: BroBible
Summary
Netflix’s Untold series features the story of the Portland Trail Blazers from the early 2000s, known as the Jail Blazers. The doc reunites Bonzi Wells, Damon Stoudamire, and Rasheed Wallace to tell their side of the story. The team was vilified in the media, but the players feel that their story was one-sided and want to set the record straight. The documentary explores their experiences and the cultural context of the time. The players also discuss their current relationship with the Trail Blazers and the city, which has improved in recent years.
Our Reading
The routine arrives with confidence.
The Jail Blazers get a new name, but the same old reputation. Bonzi Wells and Damon Stoudamire revisit the past, but with a clearer perspective. The documentary humanizes the team, but also reveals the flaws. The players’ relationship with the Trail Blazers has improved, but the scars still remain. The documentary is a chance for closure, but also a reminder that some wounds never fully heal.
The Jail Blazers were always more than just a team, they were a cultural phenomenon. And now, they’re back, with a new story to tell.
Author: Evan Null
