Beloved Trail Blazers Announcer Brian Wheeler Passes Away
Brian Wheeler, the former radio play-by-play announcer for the Portland Trail Blazers, passed away at 62. Known for his energetic style and catchphrases like "BOOM-SHAKA-LAKA," Wheeler was the voice of the Blazers from 1998 to 2019. His most memorable call was Damian Lillard's series-winning shot in 2014. Wheeler had been dealing with health issues for several years.
