Neil Olshey Revealed

June 5, 2012, 3:48 pm

After a year without a permanent general manager, Paul Allen finally pulled the trigger and hired a replacement for Rich Cho. Broderick Turner, Clippers beat writer for the Los Angeles Times, joins the Bald Faced Truth with John Canzano to talk about what to expect from Neil Olshey. Serving as the Clippers’ general manager since 2010, Olshey was reported to have reached terms with the Clippers. Yet, last night, the Blazers stunned Rip City by announcing that they had snatched Olshey away from Los Angeles.

Broderick and John talked about what Neil Olshey will bring to the Blazers franchise. He discusses how the Blazers snatched Olshey away from the Clippers. He reveals how involved Olshey was in reviving the Clippers franchise. He explains why Olshey will be a fan and media friendly executive. He then predicts how Paul Allen and Olshey will work together. Broderick also explains why Olshey chose the Blazers over the Clippers.