“His decision 100 percent.”Also told no local NBA broadcasters will be in Orlando bubble. Johnny Mandel was known for composing classic ballads - like 'Emily' and 'Shadow Of Your Smile' - but he could swing! Blazers TV guy Kevin Calabro leaves job; Results 1 to 1 of 1 Thread: Blazers TV guy Kevin Calabro leaves job. Trail Blazers play by play broadcaster Kevin Calabro has parted ways with the NBA team, The Oregonian/OregonLive has learned. Shawn Travis Kemp Sr. (born November 26, 1969) is an American former professional basketball player who played for the Seattle SuperSonics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Portland Trail Blazers, and Orlando Magic in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Reports indicate the move was not made in relation to budget cuts. (Sean Meagher/Staff). Kevin Calabro is saying so long. Add SPNW Staff to your circles. Blazers TV broadcaster Kevin Calabro speaks to the crowd before fan fest at the Moda Center on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016. The news was first reported by The Oregonian/OregonLive. Prior to joining the Blazers, Calabro spent 21 years as the television and radio voice for the Seattle SuperSonics, but opted not to move with the team when they departed for Oklahoma City. Recognized as one of the top play-by-play announcers in the country, Calabro joined the Trail Blazers in the 2016-17 season alongside the broadcast team of Analyst Lamar Hurd and Courtside Reporter Brooke Olzendam. Blazers play by play announcer Kevin Calabro has left his position with the team. Subscribe today for news you need now. He was not part of recent layoffs. Immediate. I’m told by a source this was not part of the Trail Blazers recent layoffs. Blazers play by play announcer Kevin Calabro has left his position with the team. The Trail Blazers home arena, Moda Center, is the first existing arena to earn LEED Platinum Certification in 2019 after receiving LEED Gold Recertification in 2015 and becoming the first existing professional sports venue in the world to receive LEED Gold status in 2010. Kevin Calabro is the new Blazers play-by-play man for the foreseeable future. Portland Trail Blazers Television Play-By-Play announcer Kevin Calabro is stepping down after four years with the Trail Blazers to focus on his family. NBC Sports Northwest learned Wednesday that the Portland Trail Blazers play-by-play broadcaster was stepping down. WarnerMedia Privacy Center | Essential. Kevin Calabro, the former voice of the Sonics, is stepping down from his work with the Trail Blazers. Portland announced the news on Wednesday . All eight games will be shown on NBC Sports Northwest. Calabro joined the Blazers as their television voice in 2016-2017. The Blazers said studio host Jordan Kent will replace Calabro as play-by-play announcer for the rest of the 2019-20 game broadcasts. Kevin Calabro Leaving Trail Blazers Broadcast Booth to ‘Focus on His Family’ Jul 1, 2020 @ 10:23am . Welcome to Sports Teller! The voice of the Sonics is now the voice of the Portland Trail Blazers. Portland is the first and only professional sports franchise to receive the prestigious National Points of Light Award for excellence in corporate and community service. Calabro made the decision after his contract with Portland expired to spend more time with his family according to a release by the team. Kevin Calabro Explains How He Got The Trail Blazers Announcing Job New, 112 comments Calabro was eager to join the Blazers, but did not seek the job out. “This was a very difficult decision to make and I want to thank the Allen family and Chris McGowan for their support and understanding,” Calabro said in a statement. Calabro, 64, had worked aside color commentator Lamar Hurd since the 2016-17 season. Calabro became the Blazers’ play-by-play voice on television ahead of the 2016-17 season, calling games alongside color analyst Lamar Hurd. Calabro, 64, had worked aside color commentator Lamar Hurd since the 2016-17 season. “I’ll always be grateful to the Rip City fans for welcoming me into the family.”. https://t.co/qATVzAJPFF, -- Jamie Goldberg | jgoldberg@oregonian.com | @jamiebgoldberg. “They have taken great care of us. During his career in the NBA he has broadcast for TNT, NBA TV, ESPN Television and for three years served as the radio voice for the NBA for ESPN radio working with Hall of Famers Dr. Jack Ramsay and Hubie Brown. Manage Preferences. Kevin Calabro decided to just step away from the microphone for a while. Related Videos. That’s what has made the decision so difficult. (Trail Blazers) By Joe Freeman | The (Portland) Oregonian June 17, 2016. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — After four years of work as the Portland Trail Blazers play-by-play announcer, Kevin Calabro said he is stepping down. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Portland Trail Blazers play-by-play announcer Kevin Calabro announced that he was stepping down from his role with the team on Wednesday. Your dunks + the smooth voices of Kevin Calabro & Lamar Hurd! “It was a very tough decision,” Calabro said Wednesday. PORTLAND, Ore. (July 1, 2020) ­– Portland Trail Blazers Television Play-By-Play announcer Kevin Calabro is stepping down after four years with the Trail Blazers … Do Not Sell My Personal Information | Calabro, the voice of the Sonics from 1987 to 2008, took over the TV play-by-play duties for the Blazers ahead of the 2016-17 season. Calabro joined the Blazers in the 2016-17 season alongside with analyst Lamar Hurd and sideline reporter Brooke Olzendam. NBCSNW has confirmed that Jordan Kent will handle play-by-play duties in Orlando during the NBA's eight-game resumption.John Canzano was the first to report news of Calabro’s departure. Kevin Calabro is saying so long. With the Blazers seeing their contract with Comcast expiring, could they be setting the table to move to ROOT Sports NW? The Blazers have hired longtime Sonics broadcaster Kevin Calabro. For more information, visit trailblazers.com. NBC Sports Northwest learned Wednesday that the Portland Trail Blazers play-by-play broadcaster was stepping down. Jamie Goldberg | The Oregonian/OregonLive. Calabro, 64, is stepping away to focus on his family, the Blazers said in a news release Wednesday. All rights reserved (About Us). Calabro was hired as the team’s play-by-play announcer in 2016. Blazers TV guy Kevin Calabro leaves job; Results 1 to 1 of 1 Thread: Blazers TV guy Kevin Calabro leaves job. As of the 2015–16 season, Calabro is the lead play-by-play announcer for NBA on ESPN Radio, including NBA Finals games in 2007, 2014 and 2016 alongside personalities like Jack Ramsay and Hubie Brown. Portland Trail Blazers announcer Kevin Calabro has chosen to step aside in order to focus on his family according to a news release from the franchise. It should come as no surprise that years ago Allen left Calabro … Calabro joined the Blazers in the 2016-17 season alongside with analyst Lamar Hurd and sideline reporter Brooke Olzendam. Without further adieu, let’s begin! Jordan Kent will handle play-by-play duties during the team’s eight games in Orlando when the season resumes at the end of July. Calabro was named Oregon’s top sports broadcaster in 2018 to go with multiple such honors in the state of Washington during his 21-year tenure as the voice of the Seattle SuperSonics. Privacy Act, please use the links below to visit each company’s privacy center. Calabro and his wife Sue still reside in Seattle along with their four children. He went on to win the National Sports Media Association’s 2018 Oregon Sportscaster of the Year award and the 2018 Northwest Region EMMY Award as the “Best Sports Play-by-Play Announcer.”. Trail Blazers Television Studio Host Jordan Kent will be filling the role of play-by-play broadcaster for the remainder of the 2019-20 season set to tip off on July 31 in Orlando. The team is also one of the founding members of the Green Sports Alliance. Richard Francis Dennis Barry III (born March 28, 1944) is an American retired professional basketball player who played in both the American Basketball Association (ABA) and National Basketball Association (NBA). Kevin Calabro parts ways with Portland Trail Blazers ... Calabro decided to leave the organization on his own. Follow SPNW Staff on Twitter. Calabro made it clear that he wasn’t leaving because of any problems with the Trail Blazers. The news was first reported by The Oregonian/OregonLive. Calabro, who was the Seattle Supersonics play-by-play man for 21 seasons until the team moved to Oklahoma City, has been the lead voice of ESPN Radio’s NBA coverage. Accessibility and Closed Caption | Portland Trail Blazers TV announcer Kevin Calabro has parted ways with the organization after four years. Thread Tools. Advertise Here for only $299 mo. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. © Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports Play-by-play announcer Kevin Calabro is stepping down from his role as the TV voice of the Portland Trail Blazers. Copyright © 2021 NBA Media Ventures, LLC. About SPNW Staff . Jordan Kent will […] Media, Playoffs. Thiel: Griffins leave for JAX, no dealings for Russ By Art Thiel . Show Printable Version; 07-01-2020, 01:12 PM #1. insidehoops. Kevin Calabro, who has been the Blazers’ TV play-by-play announcer for four years, and was the voice of the Seattle Sonics for 21 years before that, is stepping down from the role. No local broadcasters will be present in the Orlando bubble for the NBA’s restart at the end of July. Kevin Calabro is saying so long. Kevin Calabro will be the television play-by-play voice for the Trail Blazers next season, the team announced on Friday. Legendary play-by-play announcer Kevin Calabro is stepping down from his role as the TV voice of the Portland Trail Blazers after four seasons on the job. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Calabro made the decision to leave the organization and was not part of the team’s recent layoffs, a source told The Oregonian/OregonLive. Kevin Calabro, the memorable voice of the Seattle Supersonics and a former 710 ESPN Seattle host, is returning to full-time NBA announcing. Kevin Calabro is stepping down from broadcasting after four years with the Trail Blazers to focus on his family. Legendary play-by-play announcer Kevin Calabro is stepping down from his role as the TV voice of the Portland Trail Blazers after four seasons on the job. Happy Birthday Hassan! We'll play from his 1958 film jazz soundtrack to 'I Want To Live! His first NBA stint was with the Kansas City Kings at the age of 25. View Profile View Forum Posts Administrator Join Date Jun 2006 Posts 17,668. Jim Moore reflects on his relationship with Calabro. The Blazers owner watched Calabro leave the Sonics and rise to a prominent role as an ESPN broadcaster. it will apply to data controlled jointly by the NBA and WarnerMedia as well as other data controlled by WarnerMedia. SPNW Staff's Archive. NBC Sports Northwest learned Wednesday that the Portland Trail Blazers play-by-play broadcaster was stepping down.. NBCSNW has … Games will be called from home studios in respective cities. PORTLAND, Ore. (July 1, 2020) ­– Portland Trail Blazers Television Play-By-Play announcer Kevin Calabro is stepping down after four years with the Trail Blazers to focus on his family. Blazers TV guy Kevin Calabro leaves job Trail Blazers broadcaster Kevin Calabro is stepping down. “This was a very difficult decision to make and I want to thank the Allen family and Chris McGowan for their support and understanding,” said Calabro. He got his first shot as a play-by-play man doing hockey for the Indianapolis Checkers. | Calabro has broadcast NBA on radio and television for 35 years. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Portland Trail Blazers have found themselves a new play-by-play voice for the 2016-2017 season. Blazers Host Heat In Second Half Of Weekend Back-To-Back, Kanter Sets Franchise Records In Rebounding In Win Versus Pistons, Nassir Little: "I have the tools to be one of the best defenders in this league", Damian Lillard: "He's the best [rebounder] I've ever played with", Enes Kanter: "I wanted to go out there and win the game and destroy whoever we were playing against", PHOTOS » Trail Blazers 118 vs. Pistons 103 on April 10, 2021. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — After four years of work as the Portland Trail Blazers play-by-play announcer, Kevin Calabro said he is stepping down. The news was first reported by The Oregonian/OregonLive . Announcement later today from Trail Blazers. Nicknamed the Reign Man, he was a six-time NBA All-Star and a three-time All-NBA Second Team member. Like us on Facebook. From 2016 to 2020, he served as the television play-by-play voice for the Portland Trail Blazers. Portland announced the news on Wednesday . The hiring of former Sonics play-by-play announcer Kevin Calabro to call Blazers games has one columnist -- and perhaps some Blazer fans -- wondering. Hello Everyone! Thread Tools. PORTLAND, Ore. -- The man best known as the voice of the Seattle Supersonics will take over as the Portland Trail Blazers' new play-by-play announcer on television broadcasts. Photo Courtesy of Portland Trail Blazers. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Portland Trail Blazers have found themselves a new play-by-play voice for the 2016-2017 season. The Portland Trail Blazers have hired NBA veteran broadcaster Kevin Calabro as their lead play-by-play voice, the team officially announces. Calabro made the decision to leave the organization and … PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Trail Blazers TV announcer Kevin Calabro has parted ways with the organization after four years. “I’ll always be grateful to the Rip City fans for welcoming me into the family.”. By Sports Teller June 18, 2016 No Comments. Calabro Steps Down From Blazer Duties Former Sonics announcer Kevin Calabro, who would not move with the team to Oklahoma City, making him a beloved figure amongst fans of the team, has stepped down from doing play by play for the Portland Trail Blazers. “We appreciate Kevin sharing his energy and talents with Rip City and wish him the best in his next chapter.”. Today, we will be going over the latest news and free agency rumors in the National Basketball Association (NBA)! NBC Sports Northwest will broadcast all eight of the Blazers’ seeding games in Orlando with the local broadcast team. PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Trail Blazers TV announcer Kevin Calabro has parted ways with the organization after four years. If you make a request through View Profile View Forum Posts Administrator Join Date Jun 2006 Posts 17,668. Former Seattle SuperSonics Announcer Kevin Calabro Joins Portland Trail Blazers Broadcast Team. PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Trail Blazers TV announcer Kevin Calabro has parted ways with the organization after four years. All rights reserved. Calabro began his affiliation with the NBA in 1979 as a radio pregame host and part time public announcer for his hometown Indiana Pacers. Blazers play by play announcer Kevin Calabro has left his position with the team. Members of the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Portland Trail Blazers were founded in 1970 and purchased by the late Paul G. Allen in 1988. The Trail Blazers and Kevin Calabro have parted ways after four seasons of broadcast bliss. He is leaving to focus on his family, according to a news release from the team. Kent hosted the Blazers’ pregame and postgame shows on … Portland Trail Blazers play-by-play broadcaster Kevin Calabro has parted ways with the team. © 2021 Advance Local Media LLC. ', featuring Gerry Mulligan, before Miles Davis' goodbye to now ex-Blazer broadcaster Kevin Calabro, then previewing Ray and Rebecca Hardiman's concert celebration of Dave Brubeck's 100th Calabro, 64, had worked aside color commentator Lamar Hurd since the 2016-17 season. No portion of NBA.com may be duplicated, redistributed or manipulated in any form. He and his wife Sue have been married for 38 years. Portland Trail Blazers play-by-play broadcaster Kevin Calabro has parted ways with the team. “It has nothing to do with the Trail Blazers,” he said. The news was first reported by … Calabro hasn’t taken an NBA team job since 2008 but has been a prominent broadcast voice on ESPN Radio, NBATV, TNT and the Pac-12 Networks. With the Blazers seeing their contract with Comcast expiring, could they be setting the table to move to ROOT Sports NW? If you make a request through the WarnerMedia Privacy Center, Not retire, just step away. They live in Seattle with their four children and daughter in law nearby. This site is operated jointly by NBA and WarnerMedia. The Portland Trail Blazers wasted little time filling one void in their broadcast booth. Kevin Calabro, the memorable voice of the Seattle Supersonics and a former 710 ESPN Seattle host, is returning to full-time NBA announcing. The team's rich heritage includes 35 playoff appearances, three trips to the NBA Finals, an NBA championship in 1977 and a commitment to community service and sustainability. To opt out of the sale of your personal information as permitted by the California Consumer The Blazers have hired longtime Sonics broadcaster Kevin Calabro. After 13 seasons of hearing Mike Barrett and Mike Rice on the mic in Portland, the Blazers have scooped up longtime NBA broadcaster Kevin Calabro to call the team’s games, beginning next season. Calabro made the decision after his contract with Portland expired to spend more time with his family according to a release by the team. SPNW Staff. “Kevin brought years of experience and professionalism to the Trail Blazers broadcast team with a one-of-a-kind voice that is unmistakable,” said Chris McGowan, President and CEO of the Trail Blazers and Rose Quarter. Show Printable Version; 07-01-2020, 01:12 PM #1. insidehoops. The news was first reported by The Oregonian/OregonLive. Accurate. Portland Trail Blazers Television Play-By-Play announcer Kevin Calabro is stepping down after four years with the Trail Blazers to focus on his family, NBCSNW has learned. “This was a very difficult decision to make and I want to thank the Allen family and Chris McGowan for their support and understanding,” said Calabro. NBA Privacy Center | Subscribe to Oregonian/OregonLive newsletters and podcasts for the latest news and top stories. Together with Director of Broadcasting Jeff Curtin, Television Producer Dan Hyatt and a talented broadcast crew, the Trail Blazers broadcast team won Northwest Regional EMMYs for Best Sports Broadcast in 2019 and Best Sports Play-By-Play in 2018. PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Trail Blazers TV announcer Kevin Calabro has parted ways with the organization after four years. Calabro made the decision after his contract with Portland expired to spend more time with his family according to a release by the team. Terms of Use | The hiring of former Sonics play-by-play announcer Kevin Calabro to call Blazers games has one columnist -- and perhaps some Blazer fans -- wondering. Portland Trail Blazers Television Play-By-Play announcer Kevin Calabro is stepping down after four years with the Trail Blazers to focus on his family, NBCSNW has learned. the NBA Privacy Center, it will apply to data controlled independently by the NBA. Calabro had served as the play-by-play announcer for the Sonics for 21 years. BY SPNW Staff 05:48PM 06/17/2016 Blazers hire former Sonics voice Kevin Calabro. The Trail Blazers have hired veteran broadcaster Kevin Calabro to be their new television play-by-play voice. Calabro went on to become a regular postseason play-by-play announcer for ESPN Radio, Turner Broadcasting and NBA TV and a member of the Westwood One Radio announcer team for the NCAA men’s basketball tournament before joining the Blazers in 2016. Games will be called remotely from local studios instead. PORTLAND, Ore. -- The man best known as the voice of the Seattle Supersonics will take over as the Portland Trail Blazers' new play-by-play announcer on television broadcasts. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/21). 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