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How Warriors voice Jim Barnett helped transform Portland into 'Rip City'

How Warriors voice Jim Barnett helped transform Portland into ‘Rip City’

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May 5, 2016 at 11:45 AM •

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'Rip City' moniker came from one hot night by Golden State Warriors announcer Jim Barnett way back in 1971 when he was a Portland Trail Blazer.

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