UPDATE: Blazers will be sending their TV & Radio crews w/ the team on the road

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  1. Mediocre Man

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    So I assume they will tap in to some feed and do everything remotely?

    Not a huge fan of that, and if it affects our brother THE, in a fiscally negative way, I really won’t be happy


    Billionaire owners, or trusts in our case, fucking with hard working peoples money is not ok
     
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    Other than potential lost salary, I don't understand why people care
     
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    Can we start a GoFundMe to send @THE HCP out of town on those nights anyway?
     
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    Not all of us were mad about that decision
     
    bigbailes, Aug 18, 2022
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    I know. Many were though. I can't stand Calabro.
     
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    I wouldn't be at all surprised if Calabro demanded remote work to come back.
     
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    Man, some people just LOVE complaining.
     
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    I think this will impact the quality of the broadcast in a negative way.

    I can see allowing people with concerns to stay home... But not shutting down the broadcast crew travel all together.
     
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    I personally miss the days when Wheels and Rice and those guys were courtside and they could yell at the refs. Maybe that's just me.
     
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    It was a joke ... albeit maybe not a good one. Hope this decision (if true because it's only Chad/Baldy reporting) isn't affecting your pay!
     
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    I can't see how this is a GOOD thing for the fans. It saves the team some money, maybe the broadcast crew doesn't mind because they get to stay home more, but it cheapens the experience for the fans without a doubt.
     
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    When I've called basketball games, especially for the radio, I preferred to be a little higher up, gave a better perspective than being courtside.
     
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    Mike?

    Is that you???

    Either one of you???????
     
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    I fail to see how selling the team to a guy who exploited child labor in Asia will help us spend more money on the niceties.
     
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    Hahahaha ... not either of the Mikes ... sorry to burst your bubble!
     
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    That's exactly what someone who was a Mike would say.
     
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    I dont see it as a good thing, I just guess I don't understand how the experience is cheapened.
     
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    I hated any broadcast during covid where the teams' announcers weren't there. I understood why of course but it took me out of the game entirely.

    So every road game is going to suck now on TV. At least Travis brings it no matter what so I think he can save it, but if I'm watching it on TV it's just not the same. Oh well. Let's go, Travis! You got me for minimum 41 games! (Though I listen primarily through radio so you'll get me for most).
     
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    He's been a great owner for the Ducks...

    Seriously, I just want the team out of the influence of Bert and Vulcan. Phil would be my #1 choice, but
    MacKenzie Scott or Laurene Powell Jobs would be great. I would prefer a commitment from any new owner to maintain a G-League team and WNBA team in Oregon as well.
     
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