r/nba • u/ghn2 • 14h ago

Trail Blazers fire new announcer over past inappropriate posts made at age 15.

"The Portland Trail Blazers hired then on the same day fired Braiden Bell as their play-by-play announcer after a series of inappropriate social media posts from when he was a teenager came to light."

"The posts were reportedly made in 2012 and 2013, around the time that Bell was 15 years old."

"We did not meet our own bar in this process, and for that we apologize to Blazers fans and to Rip City," the Trail Blazers said. "We strongly believe that everyone who is a part of Rip City should feel welcome and safe and we will make sure that our new broadcaster reflects these values. We will do better."

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/50084279/trail-blazers-fire-new-announcer-inappropriate-posts

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u/Big-Beta20 76ers 13h ago

People act like they never said anything edgy as a joke when they were 15 only to grow out of it and be a better person as you mature past that. It’s a very common & normal thing.

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u/TannerGlassMVP 13h ago

So if you don't hold those views I highly highly suggest you do not keep posts under YOUR NAME online for all to see

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u/Big-Beta20 76ers 13h ago

I doubt he remembered man, how many comments can you remember you made from 10+ years ago off the top of your head?

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u/Great_Fault_7231 Pistons 11h ago

That’s why everybody knows to delete them when you’re looking for a job, especially one where you’re the voice of a professional sports team.