Blazer's Edge · Aug 21, 2022
Highkin: Blazers’ Broadcasting Situation Represents Step Backwards
Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty ImagesOver the last few days, the Portland Trail Blazers’ front office has drawn the talk of the fanbase, this time in a not-so-popular manner. The negative publicity comes from Portland’s decision to have its broadcast and radio teams calling road games remotely from a monitor, as opposed to traveling with the team. In his latest column, Sean Highkin of The Rose Garden Report elaborated on why the move was questionable.
Early on, it’s noticeable — and Highkin notes this too — that Blazers supporters of all environments have been outspoken in their dislike of this decision. In perhaps the main premise of his piece, Highkin provided this thought on the move.