After the initial disbelief and dismay disappeared, Portland Trail Blazers fans undoubtedly had one question upon learning Wednesday that three-fourths of the team's broadcast crew had been let go.
Why?
For more than a decade, Mike Barrett and Mike Rice have been a fixture in Portland living rooms, serving as the face of Blazers games. All the while, Antonio Harvey has become a comforting voice alongside play-by-play artist Brian Wheeler during radio broadcasts. They were a conduit to players and coaches, and fans grew to appreciate the familiarity of their personalities and eccentricities.