In a light-hearted profile,Matt CalkinsofThe Columbiandetails Portland Trail Blazers center Sean Marks' lengthy trip around the league andpenchant for practical jokes... ------------------------------ Marks’ practical-joke quota has dwindled since the days he and Manu Ginobili used to freeze each other’s clothes. He’ll occasionally attempt some Spanish with Rudy Fernandez or try and clown Australian-raised Patty Mills, but nothing much beyond that. And Twitter users can’t help but poke fun at his less-than-intimidating nature, offering up gems like "Sean Marks already has a double-double — 2 points and 2 rebounds!" or "Sean Marks put Blake Griffin on a layup poster." But hey, if you can dish it, you can take it, right? So Marks chuckles at the barbs, but despite the overwhelming odds against the Blazers, still hopes to have the last laugh. "When I was part of a championship team in San Antonio, I thought I could walk away happy," Marks said. "I cherish that, but I want to win another one. That’s a bond that lasts forever." ------------------------------ -- Ben Golliver | benjamin.golliver@gmail.com |Twitter