Longtime Blazers broadcaster Brian Wheeler dies at 62

Published November 9, 2024 5:05 PM

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Former Portland Trail Blazers broadcaster Brian Wheeler, the radio voice of the team from 1998-2019, has died. He was 62. The Trail Blazers said Wheeler, affectionately called Wheels, passed away on Friday following a long illness. Wheeler had stints with the Sacramento Kings, the Seattle Sonics, and the Chicago Bulls, before his 21 seasons in Portland. Known for the exclamation “Boom-Shaka-Laka,” Wheeler was named Oregon Sportscaster of the Year in 2007.

Article Topic Follows: AP National

Jump to comments ↓

The Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KYMA KECY is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.