Former Portland Trail Blazers radio play-by-play announcer Brian Wheeler died Friday morning at the age of 62. Wheeler, known as “Wheels,” was the Blazers’ radio voice from 1998 to 2019. He was well known for his energetic style that led to catchphrases such as, “BOOM-SHAKA-LAKA,” often used when a Blazers player could score on a powerful dunk.

As Eggers cites, Wheeler served as the radio voice of the Blazers between 1998 and 2019. He replaced classic radio broadcaster Bill Schonely, quickly carving out his own place wit