Play-by-play callers are wordsmiths, so it was no surprise to read Kevin Calabro use a good word in announcing his exit as the Portland Trail Blazers lead broadcaster. In an interview with The Oregonian, Calabro revealed that he had an offer to stay on but that it was “subprime,” a not-so-subtle dig at his now ex-boss, Blazers owner Tom Dundon, who made his fortune in high interest auto lending.
Hurricane Dundon found a new target this week, sweeping through the Trail Blazers’ broadcast team, wiping out most of it. Calabro is out, as are Neil Everett, Jamie Hudson and analytics maven Tom Haberstroh. Radio play-caller Travis Demers reportedly could return if he’s willing to take a 50% pay cut while any re-upped staff will see significant salary reductions, sources say.
