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Portland Tribune article: Lucas took ‘Enforcer’ role seriously

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“I told Luke I was concerned that Portland had a reputation as a soft team,” Ramsay recalled. “I said, ‘I would like you to be our tough guy, to have the other players’ backs.’ As I laid out my plan, his smile got wider and there was a twinkle in his eyes. He said, ‘I can do that.’ And he did a very good job at it.”

A “very good job” probably was an understatement.

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About the Foundation

The foundation is named in honor of Maurice Lucas (1952-2010), the starting forward on the 1977 NBA champion Portland Trail Blazers team. Besides his outstanding achievements on the court, Lucas also gave selflessly of his time and energy to Portland youth. The Maurice Lucas Foundation focuses on middle school kids in the Portland metro area. The foundation teaches life lessons through sport. After school programs, sports camps and outings change the lives of the youths who participate. Since its formation, 436 students have successfully completed the foundation’s academies and hundreds of others have participated in its sports programs.

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David Lucas (503) 880-4323

Just wanted to tell you that in our counsel session today the boys had many useful insights today, just good touchstones about how to lead your life. The counselor was very impressed with their maturity and asked them where they had learned the things they were referencing. Each time, they said, “Oh, we talked about it in ML.” Thanks to you and everyone at ML. Truly, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. It takes a village! And we’re lucky to be in such a great village.”

— Parent

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Maurice Lucas Foundation
PO Box 1661
Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Phone: 503-880-4323

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  • The first annual Red v Blk Charity Basketball Kids Clinic will be held at Viking Pavilion on the PSU Campus Saturday, August 18th from 10:30am-12:00pm prior to our Charity Basketball game. Thanks to our friends @directorsmortgage, kids will receive coaching from some of the best in the region and will get a chance to watch the game after! Spots are limited so be sure to sign up today using the link in our bio.
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