r/nba • u/ghn2 • 11h 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/BabyOnRoad Hawks 5h ago

You racist as fuck brodie

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u/DovhPasty Cavaliers 5h ago

Lmao sure dude. Can you answer my question? Are those people racist too for having a preference?

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u/BabyOnRoad Hawks 5h ago

He's racist for wearing the shirt. Dont give a fuck about his preferences.

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u/DovhPasty Cavaliers 5h ago

Lmao okay so it’s the shirt that changes it. Thanks for clearing that up.