[Jerome Kossie experienced a thrilling training camp in October 1984, as well as preseason games that helped him secure his footing.]
Jim Paxson missed the training camp due to contract issues, Drexler was moved to the starting position, and Kossie became the main substitute, earning significant playing time alongside Kolter.]
The first day of training camp's intra-squad game undoubtedly enhanced his and Kolter's role and status in Coach Ramsay's eyes, as the Rookie Team, under Ah Gan's leadership, surprisingly defeated the main team. From that day on, the Trail Blazers' intra-squad games became rare, or they could play, but not with Ah Gan.]
Adelman said in his work "long hot winter" that this was for the sake of team unity and harmony, as Ah Gan leading the substitute rookies to always beat the main team was too demoralizing.]
