PORTLAND, Ore. (October 15, 2018) – The Portland Trail Blazers have issued the following statements in response to the passing of team owner Paul G. Allen earlier today of complications from non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at age 65:
From Trail Blazers President & CEO Chris McGowan:
“I was fortunate to work with Paul Allen for the last six years, get to know him and witness all the passion he put into making the world a better place. He was an amazing mentor and a great leader for our organization. He truly loved the Trail Blazers franchise, our city, our players, coaches and employees.