Trail Blazers broadcaster fired for past racist, sexist social media posts
The Portland Trail Blazers hired a new play-by-play broadcaster, but fired him hours later after old racist and misogynistic social media posts from years ago became public. The team ended his employment shortly after announcing the hiring. The broadcaster is no longer with the team.
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3 viewpointsTrail Blazers broadcaster fired for past racist, sexist social media posts
Blazers fire recently hired play-by-play broadcaster after racist, misogynist social media posts resurface
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2 viewpointsNBA's Portland Trail Blazers hire announcer, then fire him hours later over tweets from his teenage years
Trail Blazers fire broadcaster — on same day hiring was announced — after racist, mismisogynistic posts emerge