POR COO Sarah Mensah has resigned

SRR21 · Nov 28, 2012

Chris Mannix ‏@ChrisMannixSI
Trail Blazers announced that Chief Operating Officer Sarah Mensah has resigned

SRR21 · Nov 28, 2012

Chris Mannix ‏@ChrisMannixSI

RT @blazersedge Sarah Mensah was opposed to hiring of GM Neil Olshey. Like Larry Miller, she lost that one.

Carl Herrera · Nov 28, 2012

Does this mean they'll trade LaMarcus Aldridge to Houston now?

DudeWah · Nov 28, 2012

Is she related to Pops Mensah-Bonsu?

SRR21 · Nov 28, 2012

Carl Herrera said: ↑

Does this mean they'll trade LaMarcus Aldridge to Houston now?
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LOL I almost started conspiracy theory about this 'resigning" and the story posted yesterday on Aldridge.

DonatasFanboy · Nov 28, 2012

there's way too much drama within the Blazers FO. Paul Allen must be running it like a reality show, everyone's telling on everyone.

heypartner · Nov 28, 2012

Wow.

So, in a span of 4 months, both the President and the COO resign due to Olshey being hired as the GM. I guess Sarah and Larry were tight.

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/07/blazers-president-larry-miller-steps-down/

Blazers president Larry Miller steps down

Matt Moore

Jul 7, 2012, 2:44 PM EST

Larry Miller lost a power struggle. When Neil Olshey was hired as the new general manager of the Portland Trail Blazers, it was considered to somewhat be a loss for President Larry Miller who was against the hire. Today that process came full circle as Miller stepped down as President of the Blazers. From the Presser:

Larry Miller has resigned as President of the Portland Trail Blazers to take a job with a Portland-area company, the team announced on Saturday.
“I greatly enjoyed my time with the Portland Trail Blazers,” said Larry Miller. “It was an incredible experience and I’ll be forever grateful to Paul Allen for giving me the opportunity and honor to lead what I believe to be one of the best teams in all of sports.”
Under Miller’s leadership, the Trail Blazers recorded three consecutive trips to the postseason from 2009-11 for the first time since 2001-03. The Trail Blazers won 54 games and shared the Northwest Division crown in 2008-09, the team’s first division title since 1998-99.
“The timing is right,” said Miller. “We have an excellent general manager in place in Neil Olshey, so I feel the team is on solid ground and headed in the right direction. Off the court, business is great. The Rose Garden is packed every night and the passion of Trail Blazers fans has never been better.”
Also since Miller’s arrival, the Trail Blazers are riding a streak of 192 consecutive sellouts, dating back to Dec. 21, 2007. Portland has led the Western Conference in average home attendance for each of the past four seasons.
“It is sad to see Larry leaving the Blazers and I want to thank him for his leadership and contributions to the franchise,” said Owner Paul Allen . “Larry helped manage a period of significant growth and I wish him all the best as he takes on this opportunity.”
Also during his tenure, the Trail Blazers made significant strides in becoming a leader in sustainability among professional sports franchises. The Rose Garden became the first existing arena in the world to attain LEED Gold Certification.
With Miller’s departure, basketball operations will report through General Manager Neil Olshey and business operations will report through Chief Operating Officer Sarah Mensah. A search for a replacement for Miller will begin immediately.

Prior to joining the Trail Blazers, Miller served as President of the Jordan Brand from 1999-2006. He’s also held executive management positions with Jantzen, Kraft, Philadelphia Newspapers, Campbell’s Soup, Converse and Nike.
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BigBird · Nov 28, 2012

Chaos. Just what we want.

IzakDavid13 · Nov 28, 2012

DudeWah said: ↑

Is she related to Pops Mensah-Bonsu?
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Only half.

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