Netflix Untold Revisits Infamous Portland Jail Blazers Era

Merlin sees Netflix dropping an Untold episode on the "Jail Blazers" on April 14, a deep dive into Portland’s late 1990s and early 2000s stretch. The story tracks on-court highs led by Rasheed Wallace and Damon Stoudamire, the run to the 2000 Western Conference Finals, and the off-court chaos that earned the nickname "Jail Blazers." It also follows players like Zach Randolph and Jermaine O'Neal as they found success elsewhere and revisits Bob Whitsitt's controversial tenure. Merlin feels the doc will stir fresh debate. Like a spell that unmasks old mistakes, the show could soften some judgments of Whitsitt and explain how a talented core unraveled and reassembled across the league. Younger fans may see how close Portland once was to lasting greatness.