The Portland Trail Blazers 2008–09 were led by Brandon Roy, whose scoring and playmaking made him the focal point of the offense, while LaMarcus Aldridge provided a dependable interior presence with strong scoring and rebounding. Steve Blake orchestrated the attack as the primary distributor, and Nicolas Batum, Travis Outlaw, and Rudy Fernández added perimeter shooting and complementary scoring. The team’s statistics reflected a balanced, efficient offense supported by solid rebounding and contributions throughout the rotation.
Offensive centerpiece and late-clock shot creator, driving half-court efficiency through pick-and-roll scoring, mid-range control, and advanced playmaking; commanded defensive attention and dictated offensive rhythm throughout the regular season.
MVP-9, All-Star, All-NBA Second Team
LaMarcus Aldridge
Starter/Star [1.1]
37.1
High [1.2]
18.1
7.5
1.9
2.0
77.88
Primary interior scorer and rebounding anchor, producing consistent mid-post offense and face-up jump shooting; defensive growth showed in improved rim contests and positional rebounding stability.
Steve Blake
Starter/Star [1.1]
31.7
Medium [1.1]
11.0
2.5
5.0
1.1
47.43
System organizer who balanced ball movement and perimeter spacing, running structured sets and providing efficient three-point shooting that opened driving lanes for primary scorers.
Travis Outlaw
Key Contributor [1.05]
27.7
Medium [1.1]
12.8
4.1
1.0
1.3
44.35
Sixth-man scoring forward supplying isolation offense and mid-range shot creation; bench usage centered on instant scoring and secondary rebounding.
6MOY-5
Greg Oden
Key Contributor [1.05]
21.5
Medium [1.1]
8.9
7.0
0.5
1.5
41.35
Interior presence built around offensive rebounding, rim protection, and efficient finishing; physical paint defense reduced opponent interior efficiency.
Rudy Fernández
Key Contributor [1.05]
25.6
Medium [1.1]
10.4
2.7
2.0
1.1
37.42
Perimeter spark providing transition scoring, movement shooting, and secondary playmaking; stretched defenses with deep range and off-ball activity.
ROY-9
Joel Przybilla
Key Contributor [1.05]
23.8
Low [1.0]
5.5
8.7
0.3
1.6
33.81
Defensive specialist anchoring paint protection and rebounding, focusing on shot deterrence, interior physicality, and screening to support half-court offense.
DPOY-16
Sergio Rodríguez
Bench [1.0]
15.3
Medium [1.1]
4.5
1.6
3.6
0.7
22.88
Change-of-pace playmaker emphasizing passing creativity and transition tempo, boosting ball movement and second-unit offensive flow.
Nicolas Batum
Starter/Star [1.1]
18.4
Low [1.0]
5.4
2.8
0.9
1.1
22.44
Low-usage two-way wing focused on defensive versatility, perimeter spacing, and efficient complementary scoring within structured offense.
ROY-13
Jerryd Bayless
Bench [1.0]
12.4
Medium [1.1]
4.3
1.1
1.5
0.3
15.84
Developmental guard supplying downhill scoring bursts and aggressive dribble penetration in reserve backcourt role.
Channing Frye
Bench [1.0]
11.8
Low [1.0]
4.2
2.2
0.4
0.6
14.80
Stretch-capable big providing spacing and situational scoring, with role centered on pick-and-pop offense and positional defense.
Shavlik Randolph
Bench [1.0]
3.7
Low [1.0]
1.8
1.8
0.0
0.1
7.40
Limited-minute frontcourt contributor focused on rebounding and interior effort in short rotational appearances.
Ike Diogu
Bench [1.0]
3.8
Low [1.0]
1.4
0.9
0.0
0.2
5.00
Deep-bench scorer providing brief interior offense and physical presence in minimal minutes.
Michael Ruffin
Bench [1.0]
3.2
Low [1.0]
0.5
1.0
0.0
0.4
3.80
Defense-oriented reserve emphasizing rebounding, positioning, and low-usage interior support.
Martell Webster
Bench [1.0]
5.0
Low [1.0]
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.00
Injured for most of the season, appearing briefly without offensive involvement or rotational impact.
TEAM TOTALS
99.4
41.7
20.3
11.6
Regular-season structure revolved around Roy’s offensive creation and Aldridge’s interior scoring, supported by disciplined half-court execution, strong rebounding, and a defense anchored by interior rim protection and controlled tempo.
Primary playoff engine carrying elite offensive load, generating half-court scoring through pick-and-roll control, mid-range shot creation, and late-clock isolation; balanced scoring with defensive activity and clutch execution under heavy defensive focus.
LaMarcus Aldridge
Starter/Star [1.1]
39.5
High [1.2]
19.5
7.5
1.3
2.2
80.78
Interior scoring anchor and secondary offensive hub, producing efficient mid-post offense and rebounding stability; rim protection and weak-side defense elevated two-way playoff value.
Steve Blake
Starter/Star [1.1]
38.5
Medium [1.1]
9.8
4.0
6.2
0.8
50.89
Offensive organizer controlling tempo and spacing, distributing efficiently while providing perimeter shooting; stabilized half-court execution and limited turnovers under playoff pressure.
Travis Outlaw
Key Contributor [1.05]
28.3
Medium [1.1]
9.0
3.0
0.5
1.5
32.34
Bench scoring forward delivering isolation offense and mid-range shot creation; provided scoring bursts and length-based defensive versatility.
Rudy Fernández
Key Contributor [1.05]
27.0
Medium [1.1]
7.5
2.8
1.0
1.8
30.87
Perimeter spark supplying spacing, transition offense, and defensive disruption; movement shooting and anticipation created offensive flow and turnover opportunities.
Joel Przybilla
Starter/Star [1.1]
27.0
Low [1.0]
3.8
7.3
1.3
2.7
33.22
Defensive anchor focused on rim protection, rebounding, and interior physicality; limited offensive role but significant defensive influence in paint control.
Greg Oden
Key Contributor [1.05]
16.0
Low [1.0]
5.0
4.3
0.0
1.1
21.84
Interior presence emphasizing efficient finishing, rebounding, and physical defense; provided paint deterrence and second-chance opportunities in limited minutes.
Nicolas Batum
Key Contributor [1.05]
10.5
Low [1.0]
2.0
0.5
0.2
0.5
6.72
Low-usage wing contributing defensive positioning, perimeter spacing, and efficient complementary play without high offensive volume.
Channing Frye
Bench [1.0]
9.0
Low [1.0]
3.0
0.8
0.3
0.0
8.20
Reserve stretch big used situationally for spacing and pick-and-pop offense; limited defensive and rebounding impact in short playoff role.
Jerryd Bayless
Bench [1.0]
5.5
Medium [1.1]
3.0
0.5
0.0
0.5
8.80
Aggressive young guard providing short bursts of scoring and penetration; developmental playoff role focused on offensive spark.
Sergio Rodríguez
Bench [1.0]
5.4
Low [1.0]
0.8
0.6
1.4
0.2
6.00
Change-of-pace playmaker emphasizing ball movement and tempo in brief appearances, supporting second-unit offensive organization.
Michael Ruffin
Bench [1.0]
5.0
Low [1.0]
1.0
5.0
0.0
0.0
12.00
Defense-first reserve contributing rebounding and physical interior presence in extremely limited action.
TEAM TOTALS
87.2
36.3
14.7
13.5
Playoff structure centered on Roy’s high-usage shot creation and Aldridge’s interior scoring, supported by disciplined half-court execution, strong rebounding, and interior rim protection defining the team’s postseason identity.
