Bill Schonely will go out with a bang at the final game of the season on April 10th, reports Kerry Eggers. The Portland Trail Blazers will mark their long-time ambassador’s retirement with a special ceremony at halftime.
“They won’t tell me what’s going to go on, which is fine,” says Schonely, who officially retires June 30 as the sole remaining member of the original cast of employees from the inaugural 1970-71 season. “I’m honored they’re going to do something for me, whatever it is. I’m looking forward to the 10th, believe me.