Le Moyne College alumni Neil Olshey '87 joined the Le Moyne Dolphins Podcast when he returned to campus in September for John 'Doc' Joiner Homecoming Weekend and the Gold Wave Hall of Fame Ceremony. Olshey, currently the President for Basketball Operations and General Manager of the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers, reflected back on his time at the Heights, his involvement in the men's lacrosse program's formation and move to varsity status and how his experiences at Le Moyne shape him in his role with the Trail Blazers today.

ABOUT NEIL OLSHEY
Over 45 career games on the lacrosse field, Olshey tallied 48 points on 24 goals and 24 assists. As a senior, he posted 38 points on 21 goals and 17 assists. He ranked second on the team in all three categories. Following roles on numerous television series, he transitioned to working in the basketball industry. His first position in the National Basketball Association (NBA) came as the Director of Player Personnel with the Los Angeles Clippers in 2003-04. The following season he became an assistant coach with the Clippers and held that role until being named Assistant General Manager prior to the start of the 2008-09 season. He was promoted to General Manager in March 2010 and then held the title of Vice President of Basketball Operations for two seasons, the second of which he finished third in votes for the 2011-12 NBA Executive of the Year Award. In June 2012, he was named the 10th General Manager of the Portland Trail Blazers. In 2015, he was promoted to President of Basketball Operations and was runner-up for the NBA Executive of the Year Award the following season.

NOTE: This podcast was recorded on Friday, September 21, 2018