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Voice of the Trail Blazers Brian Wheeler Signs Contract Extension

Brian Wheeler, the radio voice of Portland Trail Blazers broadcasts for two decades, has signed a multi-year extension that will keep him behind the microphone for the foreseeable future. Blazers Broadcasting studio analyst Michael Holton will join Wheeler for color commentary during Trail Blazers home games.

The team’s lengthy official press release follows.

PORTLAND, Ore. (September 15, 2017) – Fans of Portland Trail Blazers radio broadcasts will again hear the familiar “Boom-Shaka-Laka” catchphrase as Brian Wheeler has signed a multi-year contract to remain with the team, it was announced today. Entering his 20th season behind the play-by-play microphone, Wheeler will now be joined for color commentary during all home games by former Trail Blazers player and current television studio analyst Michael Holton.