Wheels taking "leave of absence" for rest of playoffs

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  1. chris_in_pdx

    chris_in_pdx OLD SCHOOL

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    Lame :( best wishes to Wheels
     

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    chris_in_pdx, Apr 28, 2019
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    Is he sick?
     
    crandc, Apr 28, 2019
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    That sucks :(
     
    TorturedBlazerFan, Apr 28, 2019
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    Man, he's had a rough go of it! I hope the best for him and a speedy recovery.
    Wheels is the man!
     
    Hoopguru, Apr 28, 2019
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    This sucks....Wheels if you read this thread I wish you a speedy recovery and know you'll be cheering wherever you see the game from! I'll miss your call buddy!
     
    riverman, Apr 28, 2019
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    Wishing you the best wheels!! If there's anything any of us rip citizens can do, don't hesitate.

    That being said, the radio call just won't be the same. :(
     
    Strenuus, Apr 28, 2019
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    :(

    Poor guy, at least he got to call the shot!
     
    HailBlazers, Apr 28, 2019
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    All the best Wheels. But at some point, I wonder if the Blazers make a decision to have a full time announcer. This season (no disrespect to the replacement) was very choppy from a radio standpoint.

    He needs to get healthy. Radio is secondary at this point.
     
    TBpup, Apr 28, 2019
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    Best to you Wheels, get better man
     
    Chris Craig, Apr 28, 2019
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    Man that sucks. Get well Wheels!!!!
     
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    Damn. Now what? Best of luck to Wheels this sucks....
     
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    Sadness. Concern.
     
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    I hope he/everything is all right. We will miss you during the playoffs wheeler!
     
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    Wheels and Travis Demers both read this forum frequently. They'll see your best wishes.
     
    THE HCP, Apr 28, 2019
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    Tell them to join the discussions.
     
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    For what it's worth, Wheels will always be the voice of the Blazers for me but Travis does a great job subbing in
     
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    Damn, Wheels call on Dame's shot was beautiful. Called the shot and then just let the crowd tell the rest of the story.
     
    SlyPokerDog, Apr 29, 2019
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    He's really special on the call..top shelf broadcaster
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Brian, I hope you know how loved and respected you are. It's been an honor to meet you. It will be an honor to meet you again. It will be a joy to listen to you call games in the future. You truly are the best at your craft.

    Get well soon, man. In the meantime, you will be missed.

    :cheers:
     
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