As you all remember, I posted an article recently in which Terry Porter said he wants another chance to coach.
Until he gets that chance, he has found a new job.
Part of his new job is to be a sideline reporter for the Portland Trail Blazers.
Just thought you would be interested given that he coached the Suns before.
There’s no question Terry Porter would love to coach in the NBA again. But for now, he is excited about the new role he has with the Trail Blazers.
On Monday, the Blazers announced that Porter has been hired as a broadcaster. He will work as a studio analyst with Michael Holton and also will roam the sideline as a reporter and give reports during games.
“Typical sideline stuff, asking about particular players, injuries, that kind of thing -- just the normal format, the platform that's used for sideline reporters,” Porter said.
Since he was fired as head coach by the Phoenix Suns late in the 2008-09 season, Porter has been biding his time. He has done some spot studio work for Blazers broadcasts and also served as a team ambassador, but his new role will see him work 76 games for Portland.
“I'm so excited about it, to be able to bring my 20-plus years of coaching and playing knowledge to the broadcast,” Porter said. “I always was intrigued by it and love this opportunity to be able work with Michael Holton and do the games.”
http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/index.ssf/2010/10/blazers_terry_porter_wants_bac.html
Thoughts?
