Brian Wheeler will not return for 2019-2020 season

[BBert]

I was thinking more Mad Magazine

I think that's called "projecting".

 

[BBert]

would that make your Ranger Rick? Or Highlights?

Highlights.

'Cus, like, that's his job.

 

[borim69]

I liked his voice and his style as an announcer you could not have gotten a better replacement for Schonley. These are some pretty big shoes to fill Blazers better not fuck it up

 

[Mediocre Man]

I'm betting it's something other than his health, because that's a shitty reason to fire someone. Give him the time off to get better would seemingly be a better option. I'm sure there's a behind the scenes reason that we'll never know.

My guess as well. Although we'll find out at some point

 

[Orion Bailey]

Wheels has been wonderful to this forum over the years, I'll contact him tonight and tell him to come look at all of your warm wishes and thoughts for him. Because of that any posts that are insulting or make fun of it any of his medical conditions I'm going to go ahead and delete.

Delete them regardless. That shit is just not needed it if happens.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

take two months off from this place and a mountain of useless information will flood back.

How was county lockup?

 

[Propagandist]

#FAMS

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This hurts, bro.

 

[julius]

How was county lockup?

It was nice to meet your (insert correct female relative here) there. #ConjugalHookups



HA...see what I did there? It's a double innuendo.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

It was nice to meet your (insert correct female relative here) there. #ConjugalHookups



HA...see what I did there? It's a double innuendo.

I have no doubts about your implied "conjugal-like" activities.

I do have significant doubts about your implied "partner" and your implied "role" in said activities.

 

[julius]

I have no doubts about your implied "conjugal-like" activities.

I do have significant doubts about your implied "partner" and your implied "role" in said activities.

hey, watching IS technically a role.

 

[riverman]

hey, watching IS technically a role.

unless you're a professional streaker in which case being watched would be the role

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Did the team really reveal that he had an enlarged scrotum?

Might as well have said "MC Big Balls" isn't returning.

Yeesh.

 

[dviss1]

The organization that released a statement saying that he had an enlarged scrotum? They probably shouldn't have been that specific.

Really? I never saw that. Did they edit the article?

PORTLAND, OR (July 12, 2019) -- Brian Wheeler, the long-time voice of the Portland Trail Blazers, will not return as the team's radio play-by-play broadcaster next season, it was announced today by Trail Blazers President and CEO Chris McGowan.

"Brian Wheeler has been an integral part of the broadcast team and Trail Blazers family since 1998 and his voice is synonymous with all the many great play-by-play calls over that 21-year span," said McGowan. "We thank Brian for his contributions to the franchise and wish him all the best in his future endeavors. "

Wheeler, who joined the Trail Blazers in 1998, was one of the NBA's longest-tenured broadcasters with 1,823 games called for Portland.

"I want to thank the Portland Trail Blazers for the incredible opportunity and honor of calling radio play-by-play for the past 21 years," said Wheeler. “I was honored and blessed to be a Blazer for 21 seasons, and fortunately I’ve accumulated some precious memories that will last a lifetime.”

 

[-Ace-]

I think he was referring to an article like this:

https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest...dcaster-brian-wheeler-sidelined-health-issues


"Wheeler, 55, will miss Friday’s exhibition finale at the Moda Center, then at least the first three games of the regular season as he battles scrotal lymphedema."

 

[tiredhunter]

Just hope this isn't a sign that Wheels is getting worse. It was a hell of a 21 years, and I'll miss hearing him on the radio, but I'd rather he stick around on this Earth at least another 21.

 

[BBert]

I think he was referring to an article like this:

https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest...dcaster-brian-wheeler-sidelined-health-issues


"Wheeler, 55, will miss Friday’s exhibition finale at the Moda Center, then at least the first three games of the regular season as he battles scrotal lymphedema."

How is that not a HIPAA violation?

Not to mention a really really dick thing to put out publicly.

 

[dviss1]

 

[tlongII]

How is that not a HIPAA violation?

Not to mention a really really dick thing to put out publicly.

The only explanation I can think of is Wheels said it was okay to publish it.

 

[BlazerWookee]

Dang. Huge fan of Wheels. The play-by-play guy, and the human being.

 

[BBert]

The only explanation I can think of is Wheels said it was okay to publish it.

Or it's a standard clause in Blazers employees contracts?

I mean, they release medical information on players all the time

 

[SharpesTriumph]

Personally wish Brian all the best, pleasure listening to him.

We really have no idea how much the decision was Brian, the team, or a collaboration of both. But I fully support the franchise ending his role if they judge its best.

Hell right now Zach is the only Blazer outside DameCJ who's been with the team more than 1 year.

It's fine to have a revolving door of players: but not an announcer every 21 years? I'm sure there's multiple reasons and it's a touch decision for Blazers Mgmt but ultimately they have to do what's best for the team long term.

Some fans just assume the worst of management and bitch about everything possible. I suppose that's why fan is short for fanatic.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

and it's a touch decision for Blazers Mgmt

This seems like a really bad way to make a decision.

 

[Hoopguru]

There are a number of young Blazers/CSNW employees probably itching for an opportunity.

Maybe even Barrett?

 

[PDXFonz]

Wow, Ralph Lawler is retiring as well. I’ve always enjoyed Lawlers calls, and of course his rules; it’s the law!

Both Wheels and Lawler are huge parts of their organization.

 

[Driew]

The only explanation I can think of is Wheels said it was okay to publish it.

Or he wasn't okay with it so his lawyers were threatening to sue the Blazers. But both sides came to a settlement which included Wheels stepping down as radio play by play with a NDA and a settlement to end the issue.

 

[tlongII]

Or he wasn't okay with it so his lawyers were threatening to sue the Blazers. But both sides came to a settlement which included Wheels stepping down as radio play by play with a NDA and a settlement to end the issue.

I guess that's possible, but I would think we would have heard about something like that.

 

[twobullz]

Since it came out when he missed some games the first time do to this issue, not sure why it is a big deal. His condition has been reported before, so not like it was a secret.

I did hear he had one year left on his contract and will get paid for this next season.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

How is that not a HIPAA violation?

Not to mention a really really dick thing to put out publicly.

HIPAA only covers certain entities. The Blazers would be covered under HIPAA as they likely provide Wheel's health insurance. So would his doctors and insurance companies.

Reporters are not covered by HIPAA.

Plus he was cited to provide this information:

Wheeler, 55, will miss Friday’s exhibition finale at the Moda Center, then at least the first three games of the regular season as he battles scrotal lymphedema. The condition, which caused him to miss four games in November of 2013, has returned and made it painful for him to sit through a broadcast, Wheeler said.

 

[BBert]

I was under the impression his employer disseminated the information. If he did, no foul.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

How is that not a HIPAA violation?

Not to mention a really really dick thing to put out publicly.

because nbc does not work for the Blazers?