Brian Wheeler, longtime radio voice for Trail Blazers, dies

Former Trail Blazers radio announcer Brian Wheeler has died: ‘He was just a great human being’
Former Portland Trail Blazers radio play-by-play announcer Brian Wheeler died Friday morning at the age of 62. Wheeler, known as “Wheels,” was the Blazers’ radio voice from 1998 to 2019. He was well known for his energetic style that led to catchphrases such as, “BOOM-SHAKA-LAKA,” often used when a Blazers player could score on a powerful dunk.
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His love for the game and passion for the Trail Blazers came through in every radio call,” the Blazers said in a statement.
Longtime Portland Trail Blazers announcer dies
Brian Wheeler, the longtime radio voice of the Portland Trail Blazers, passed away Friday after a long illness. He was 62. The team issued a statement on his death Saturday. “His love for the game and passion for the Trail Blazers came through in every radio call,
Longtime Blazers broadcaster Brian Wheeler dies at 62
Former Portland Trail Blazers broadcaster Brian Wheeler, the radio voice of the team from 1998-2019, has died PORTLAND, Ore. -- Former Portland Trail Blazers broadcaster Brian Wheeler, the radio voice of the team from 1998-2019,
Longtime NBA Team Announcer Dies From Illness At 62 Years Old
Former Portland Trail Blazers announcer Brian Wheeler died Friday at age 62. Wheeler called Blazers radio games from 1998 to 2019. The team issued a statement mourning his passing on Saturday. "His love for the game and passion for the Trail Blazers came through in every radio call,
Brian Wheeler, longtime radio voice for Trail Blazers, dies after long illness
Former Portland Trail Blazers broadcaster Brian Wheeler, the radio voice of the team from 1998-2019, has died. He was 62.
Brian Wheeler, decades-long radio voice for Portland Trail Blazers, has died
Portland Trail Blazers radio broadcaster Brian Wheeler died on Friday after an extended illness, according to sports columnist John Canzano. Wheeler was the play-by-play voice of Blazers basketball on the radio for 21 years,
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