With a different coach, they might have floundered in the regular season, not so smoothly sailing.
In the end, they lost due to a series of unexpected events and roster deficiencies.
After all, they suffered the real loss of an All-Star guard without any replacement.
Just like in 1983, the Lakers were missing James Worthy in the playoffs. Although they made it to the finals, they were swept without suspense.
Drexler's role on the Trail Blazers was much greater than the rookie Worthy in 1983.
Beelman had done his best, the situation wouldn't have been better with Ramsay, only worse.
