The Portland Trail Blazers 2002–03 relied on a balanced veteran lineup led by Rasheed Wallace, whose scoring, rebounding, and defensive presence anchored the frontcourt. Damon Stoudamire directed the offense as the primary playmaker, while Bonzi Wells and Scottie Pippen supplied versatile scoring and all-around contributions. The team’s statistics reflected balanced offensive production, strong ball movement, and solid defensive activity without relying heavily on a single dominant scorer.
Offensive centerpiece at power forward, spacing to the arc (1.5 3PM) while maintaining strong interior efficiency (51.5% on twos). Functioned as the primary half-court scorer, drawing double-teams on the block and initiating offense from the elbows; also provided weak-side rim protection and defensive communication.
Bonzi Wells
Starter/Star [1.1]
31.9
High [1.2]
15.2
5.3
3.3
1.8
67.06
Physical two-guard who operated as a downhill scorer and secondary playmaker. Used strength to post smaller guards and attack closeouts, while generating transition offense; 3.3 APG reflects expanded on-ball responsibility in the regular-season rotation.
Derek Anderson
Starter/Star [1.1]
33.6
Medium [1.1]
13.9
3.5
4.3
1.4
55.93
Starting combo guard balancing perimeter scoring and ball-handling. Reliable free-throw shooter (85.9%) who initiated sets when pressured and spaced the floor (1.5 3PM), providing backcourt stability alongside veteran wings.
Scottie Pippen
Starter/Star [1.1]
29.9
Medium [1.1]
10.8
4.3
4.5
2.0
52.39
Veteran point-forward orchestrating offense through high-post facilitation and defensive anticipation. Contributed across categories with 4.5 APG and 1.6 SPG, guarding multiple positions and organizing late-game execution despite reduced scoring load.
Dale Davis
Starter/Star [1.1]
29.3
Medium [1.1]
7.4
7.2
1.2
1.6
42.11
Interior anchor focused on screening, offensive rebounding (3.0 ORB), and paint defense. Efficient finisher (54.1% FG) who complemented perimeter creators by sustaining possession value and protecting the lane.
Zach Randolph
Key Contributor [1.05]
16.9
Medium [1.1]
8.4
4.5
0.5
0.7
32.13
Emerging frontcourt scorer off the bench, showcasing advanced footwork and touch on the block (51.3% FG). Generated offense in second units through low-post isolation and offensive rebounding, signaling future primary-option upside.
Damon Stoudamire
Key Contributor [1.05]
22.3
Medium [1.1]
6.9
2.6
3.5
0.8
31.20
Rotation guard providing pace control and pick-and-roll playmaking in a reduced role. Offered perimeter shooting (38.6% from three) and secondary ball distribution to support wing initiators.
Ruben Patterson
Key Contributor [1.05]
21.2
Low [1.0]
8.3
3.4
1.3
1.3
30.66
Defensive specialist assigned top perimeter threats. Scored efficiently (49.2% FG) on cuts and transition while adding physical on-ball pressure and rebounding from the wing.
Arvydas Sabonis
Key Contributor [1.05]
15.5
Low [1.0]
6.1
4.3
1.8
1.4
28.14
Veteran center anchoring second units with high-IQ passing and positional defense. Facilitated from the high post and stretched defenses with mid-range touch, maintaining interior presence in limited minutes.
Jeff McInnis
Bench [1.0]
17.5
Low [1.0]
5.8
1.3
2.3
0.3
19.40
Reserve guard emphasizing ball movement and tempo management. Played within structure, limiting mistakes while initiating half-court sets for scoring wings.
Antonio Daniels
Bench [1.0]
13.0
Low [1.0]
3.7
1.1
1.3
0.6
13.40
Depth combo guard contributing perimeter defense and efficient spot scoring (45.2% FG, 85.5% FT). Maintained offensive flow in short stints.
Qyntel Woods
Bench [1.0]
6.3
Low [1.0]
2.4
1.0
0.2
0.3
7.80
Athletic developmental forward providing energy minutes, transition finishing, and length on the defensive end in limited appearances.
Charles Smith
Bench [1.0]
4.3
Low [1.0]
1.7
0.0
0.3
0.3
4.60
End-of-rotation guard used situationally for depth; minimal usage within offensive structure.
Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje
Bench [1.0]
2.5
Low [1.0]
0.0
0.5
0.5
0.5
3.00
Limited-game reserve center providing size and brief defensive presence in small sample minutes.
Chris Dudley
Bench [1.0]
3.7
Low [1.0]
0.0
0.7
0.0
0.0
1.40
Veteran depth center appearing in limited games for situational size and rebounding support.
Primary offensive fulcrum at power forward, blending low-post isolation with perimeter spacing (1.5 3PM, 35.8% from three). Created matchup stress by pulling rim protectors away from the paint while still finishing efficiently inside (51.5% on twos). Defensively served as the backline communicator, offering rim contests and positional versatility in heavy minutes.
Bonzi Wells
Starter/Star [1.1]
31.9
High [1.2]
15.2
5.3
3.3
1.8
67.06
Physical scoring guard who functioned as a secondary creator. Leveraged strength to attack switches and post smaller defenders, while contributing 3.3 assists as a playmaking wing. Defensive activity (1.6 SPG) fueled transition chances and lineup balance.
Derek Anderson
Starter/Star [1.1]
33.6
Medium [1.1]
13.9
3.5
4.3
1.4
55.93
Starting combo guard stabilizing perimeter offense with shot creation and spacing (1.5 3PM). High free-throw efficiency (85.9%) enhanced late-game reliability. Shared ball-handling duties and defended opposing backcourt scorers within structured schemes.
Scottie Pippen
Starter/Star [1.1]
29.9
Medium [1.1]
10.8
4.3
4.5
2.0
52.39
Veteran point-forward orchestrating offense from the wing and high post. Balanced 4.5 assists with 1.6 steals, directing defensive coverages and initiating transition. Reduced scoring role emphasized facilitation, decision-making, and multi-positional defense.
Dale Davis
Starter/Star [1.1]
29.3
Medium [1.1]
7.4
7.2
1.2
1.6
42.11
Interior anchor supplying offensive rebounding (3.0 ORB) and efficient finishing (54.1% FG). Focused on screen-setting, paint protection, and physical box-outs to complement perimeter-driven scoring units.
Zach Randolph
Key Contributor [1.05]
16.9
Medium [1.1]
8.4
4.5
0.5
0.7
32.13
Emerging frontcourt scorer off the bench, showcasing advanced footwork and touch around the rim (51.3% FG). Generated half-court offense for second units through post-ups and second-chance rebounds, signaling expanding offensive responsibility.
Damon Stoudamire
Key Contributor [1.05]
22.3
Medium [1.1]
6.9
2.6
3.5
0.8
31.20
Rotational guard providing pace control and pick-and-roll facilitation. Efficient perimeter shooter (38.6% from three) who spaced the floor and organized second-unit offense without dominating usage.
Ruben Patterson
Key Contributor [1.05]
21.2
Low [1.0]
8.3
3.4
1.3
1.3
30.66
Defensive-oriented wing assigned top perimeter matchups. Efficient finisher (49.2% FG) who capitalized on cuts and transition while adding toughness and point-of-attack resistance.
Arvydas Sabonis
Key Contributor [1.05]
15.5
Low [1.0]
6.1
4.3
1.8
1.4
28.14
Veteran center anchoring bench units with high-IQ passing from the high post. Combined positional defense with spacing touch, enabling inside-out balance in limited but impactful minutes.
Jeff McInnis
Bench [1.0]
17.5
Low [1.0]
5.8
1.3
2.3
0.3
19.40
Reserve guard emphasizing ball movement and tempo management. Played within system structure, initiating half-court actions and minimizing defensive breakdowns.
Antonio Daniels
Bench [1.0]
13.0
Low [1.0]
3.7
1.1
1.3
0.6
13.40
Depth combo guard delivering efficient spot scoring (45.2% FG, 85.5% FT) and steady perimeter defense in short rotation bursts.
Qyntel Woods
Bench [1.0]
6.3
Low [1.0]
2.4
1.0
0.2
0.3
7.80
Athletic developmental forward providing energy minutes, transition finishing, and length-based defensive disruption in limited appearances.
Charles Smith
Bench [1.0]
4.3
Low [1.0]
1.7
0.0
0.3
0.3
4.60
End-of-rotation guard utilized situationally for depth; minimal offensive integration within structured sets.
Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje
Bench [1.0]
2.5
Low [1.0]
0.0
0.5
0.5
0.5
3.00
Deep reserve center offering brief defensive presence and size in extremely limited game action.
Chris Dudley
Bench [1.0]
3.7
Low [1.0]
0.0
0.7
0.0
0.0
1.40
Veteran depth center appearing sparingly to provide rebounding and interior physicality in spot minutes.
