Arlo Kenwood

A former 4-H kid and Fulbright Scholar, Arlo resides in Portland, Oregon where he watches basketball and writes non-generic, transfat-free, actually good, organic poetry.

Posts By Arlo Kenwood

Here’s to you, Mr. Robinson
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Here’s to you, Mr. Robinson

By Arlo Kenwood • July 20, 2013

For Portland Trail Blazers fans and Thomas Robinson, the story of summer league has been one of emergence and confirmation. We knew he had talent, and we expected him to excel, but we didn’t realize...

Danny Ainge, GM of the year?
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Danny Ainge, GM of the year?

By Arlo Kenwood • July 17, 2013

“The beauty of things must be that they end.” JLK Chris Rock said it best. “(The) Nets just gave up 3 first round draft picks to be in fourth place for one year.” Even better...

Meyers Leonard and his glass ceiling
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Meyers Leonard and his glass ceiling

By Arlo Kenwood • July 16, 2013

Meyers Leonard and Damian Lillard seem to be headed in different directions. I hope I’m wrong. I hope Meyers Leonard becomes a franchise center in the NBA. I hope he inspires generations of afflicted, hard-nosed...

The new and improved Portland Trail Blazers?
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The new and improved Portland Trail Blazers?

By Arlo Kenwood • July 15, 2013

“Humanity is won by playing in the face of certain defeat.” -Ralph Ellison Once again, it seems Rip City is trail blazing a path to mediocrity. Looking at the roster (which is pretty much complete),...