The long-time Seattle SuperSonics announcer will take over for the recently-terminated Mike Barrett this fall.
Casey Holdahl at Forward/Center announced that the Portland Trail Blazers have hired Kevin Calabro to be the new play-by-play television announcer. Calabro, a Seattle announcing legend, spent 21 years with the Seattle SuperSonics, including their mid-'90s glory years. He'll take over the lead announcer role this fall, replacing the departing Mike Barrett. His color commentary partner has not yet been announced.
Calabro grew up in Indiana and graduated from Butler University in 1978. Afterward, he floated around a few leagues, including the Central Hockey League and NCAA basketball.